French President Emmanuel Macron announced the deployment of troops, aircraft, and drones to the border with Spain amid the migrant crisis in the enclave city of Ceuta. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
"Four rapid response units, aircraft, and drones have been deployed," Macron wrote on social media platform X.
He also stated that he had contacted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to express solidarity with Madrid and offer any necessary assistance.
Foreign media report that in recent days, between 40,000 and 60,000 illegal migrants have entered Ceuta from Morocco, according to various estimates. This has caused a complete collapse of local infrastructure.
Reason for the influx
The escalation occurred after a ruling by Spain's Supreme Court that prohibited the automatic deportation of migrants who reached the enclave by swimming back to Morocco.
While France has tightened border controls, Italy, Finland, and Denmark have called for the temporary exclusion of Spain from the Schengen area or the suspension of the agreement with it to stop the flow of refugees.
Humanitarian crisis in Ceuta
Earlier, Kursiv reported that Moroccan migrants attacked the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. They arrive in Ceuta by swimming in the thousands, and the city is facing a humanitarian and social crisis. Local authorities have already requested the deployment of the army to contain the situation due to such an influx of people.
Reaction of European countries
In addition to France's border reinforcement, Italy, Finland, and Denmark have proposed temporarily excluding Spain from the Schengen area or suspending the agreement with it. These proposals reflect the escalation of migration policy in Europe.
International attention
The situation is drawing international attention. The situation in Ceuta could affect Europe's migration policy. European countries need to take joint measures to address this issue.
Conclusion
The deployment of French troops to the Spanish border indicates an escalation of the migration crisis in Europe. The situation in Ceuta requires humanitarian aid and international cooperation. European countries need to take joint measures to address this issue.