Spain to deploy military to Ceuta after thousands cross from Morocco's border
Spain announced it will deploy soldiers to Ceuta after hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco, mainly by swimming, with authorities reporting nine deaths. Italy's government is considering suspending the Schengen agreement with Spain over the crisis.
Madrid announced on Wednesday that it would deploy soldiers to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco, mainly by swimming. Authorities said nine people died in the crossings.
The surge has placed severe strain on local security and shelter capacity. Italy's government said it was considering suspending its Schengen open-border agreement with Spain in light of the crisis, reviving debate over free movement within the European Union.
Spanish officials said additional measures would be taken to reinforce border security and expand humanitarian capacity. European Union institutions warned that migration pressure could extend beyond Ceuta in the coming weeks.
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