Ceuta asks Madrid to declare a national emergency as thousands cross into the Spanish territory

Videos shot at Tarajal beach showed crowds of people, mainly Moroccans, walking around the breakwaters and running on the beach and roads. While the majority appear to be young men, there were also families with women and children. “Viva España!” some shouted to a freelance photographer working for The Associated Press

Authorities in Ceuta have asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands of migrants are crossing into the tiny Spanish territory

Ceuta asks Madrid to declare a national emergency as thousands cross into the Spanish territory  Toronto Star

Spanish authorities in Ceuta call for army help after thousands cross border without authorization, mainly from Morocco

MADRID, July 30 - Thousands of migrants were crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on foot after jumping over the border fence separating the city from Morocco, Spanish state news agency EFE reported on Thursday.

Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday.

While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual.

Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta

Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta  AP News