Spain to deploy military to restore order in Ceuta after thousands breach Morocco border
Spain will send soldiers to Ceuta to restore security after hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish north African exclave from Morocco, mainly by swimming, with nine deaths reported. Italy is considering suspending the EU Schengen agreement with Spain over the crisis.
Madrid on Thursday announced it would deploy military forces to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish north African exclave from Morocco, primarily by swimming, with authorities reporting nine fatalities.
The Italian government is considering suspending the European Union's Schengen agreement with Spain in light of the migrant crisis in Ceuta, according to reports. The situation has prompted a significant security response from Spanish authorities.
The deployment of soldiers aims to restore order after a large-scale border breach. Details on the exact number of migrants and further actions are still emerging.
