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- More than 1,500 migrants reached Ceuta by sea from Morocco during the past week, local authorities said.
- Many arrivals swam toward the enclave using wetsuits and inflatable devices, according to local authorities.
- Ceuta authorities said reception centres were overwhelmed and requested an emergency response from Madrid.
- Spain’s Interior Ministry said armed forces personnel would reinforce Civil Guard units in Ceuta, while Moroccan authorities cooperated on crossings.
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Ceuta authorities requested a national emergency declaration and military assistance as officials reported continued arrivals and pressure on reception facilities.
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Spain’s Interior Ministry said armed forces personnel would be sent to Ceuta to support border guards, as Madrid said Morocco was cooperating on the response.
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Ceuta has declared an emergency after more than 1,500 migrants arrived by sea from Morocco in one week, with reception centres reported overwhelmed.
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