The Ceuta Crisis: A Humanitarian Emergency and a Test of Transatlantic Relations The events unfolding in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta are a stark reminder that even the most secure borders can be breached, leaving behind a trail of human suffering.
In recent days, thousands of migrants have swum across the border from Morocco into Ceuta, overwhelming local authorities and social services.
According to Spain's interior ministry, at least 49,000 people entered Ceuta in just 24 hours before the figure was mysteriously removed.