EU races to contain crisis as thousands cross into Ceuta

The EU yesterday scrambled to contain one of the largest migrant crises faced by the block in recent years, after tens of thousands of people poured into Spain’s exclave in north Africa in just days.About 60,000 migrants have crossed into the territory from Morocco, Ceuta Mayor-President Juan Jesus Vivas told reporters. Many swam around a small border barrier that juts out into the Mediterranean Sea, with 34 people dying in the attempt. People walk near the Moroccan northern town of Fnideq as they attempt to cross to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta yesterday. Photo: AP Madrid has sent troops, more police, including divers, drones and boats, to boost security in Ceuta. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Minister of the Interior Fernando Grande-Marlaska rushed to the exclave.About 25,000