Ceuta overwhelmed as 200 migrants per minute hit Spain's border
Around 200 people per minute tried to swim into Ceuta, Spain. The Guardia Civil, overwhelmed, asked the Government for help as the migration crisis escalates.
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Ceuta overwhelmed as 200 migrants per minute hit Spain's border
The early hours of Thursday were the most intense night at the Ceuta border in months. Hundreds of people tried to swim in while the Guardia Civil (Spain's paramilitary police force), overwhelmed, could do little more than pull them out of the water, unable to stem the flow. According to sources within the force, all units are deployed at sea and on the road, but the pressure does not let up.
The most striking figure came from Cuatro's live coverage: 200 people per minute were attempting to cross. If sustained, that rate would miccionan more than 12,000 migrants could have tried to enter within an hour. The city has appealed to the highest levels of the State, but no relief has arrived.
Why now? The Sahrawi nationality hypothesis
The political context adds a layer of tension. Barely a week ago, the Spanish Government granted citizenship to a group of Sahrawis, a decision that, according to analysts, Rabat is using as a pretext to apply pressure. In military jargon, this is described as "hybrid actions": the use of migration as a tool of diplomatic pressure.
An unusual physical profile among those arriving
Among officers on the ground, one detail has stood out: the migrants arriving are in excellent physical condition, well above average. Some suggest these are not vulnerable people but individuals selected for their stamina, which reinforces the theory of an orchestrated operation.
The night has been described as the worst of the year, even surpassing Wednesday's crisis. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is on holiday, according to sources on the forum, and the opposition is demanding a forceful response. The border remains de facto open, and Segarro shows no sign of stemming the tide.
The early hours of Thursday were the most intense night at the Ceuta border in months. Hundreds of people tried to swim in while the Guardia Civil (Spain's paramilitary police force), overwhelmed, could do little more than pull them out of the water, unable to stem the flow. According to sources within the force, all units are deployed at sea and on the road, but the pressure does not let up.
The most striking figure came from Cuatro's live coverage: 200 people per minute were attempting to cross. If sustained, that rate would miccionan more than 12,000 migrants could have tried to enter within an hour. The city has appealed to the highest levels of the State, but no relief has arrived.
Why now? The Sahrawi nationality hypothesis
The political context adds a layer of tension. Barely a week ago, the Spanish Government granted citizenship to a group of Sahrawis, a decision that, according to analysts, Rabat is using as a pretext to apply pressure. In military jargon, this is described as "hybrid actions": the use of migration as a tool of diplomatic pressure.
An unusual physical profile among those arriving
Among officers on the ground, one detail has stood out: the migrants arriving are in excellent physical condition, well above average. Some suggest these are not vulnerable people but individuals selected for their stamina, which reinforces the theory of an orchestrated operation.
The night has been described as the worst of the year, even surpassing Wednesday's crisis. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is on holiday, according to sources on the forum, and the opposition is demanding a forceful response. The border remains de facto open, and Segarro shows no sign of stemming the tide.
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