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Tragic Swim to Ceuta: Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds Amid Overcrowding
In a desperate bid for a better life, nearly 350 individuals attempted to swim to Ceuta early Thursday morning. This perilous journey was largely thwarted by Moroccan and Spanish authorities, who intercepted most of the swimmers before they reached the shore. However, 12 Algerian adults and four children successfully made it to land and were later transferred to facilities for unaccompanied minors, as reported by Iberian media.
The operation, conducted by the Civil Guard, maritime services, and the Special Group for Underwater Activities (GEAS) near Tarajal, aimed to control the situation. Despite these efforts, the Temporary Immigrant Stay Center is now grappling with severe overcrowding, hosting 750 residents almost 50% beyond its capacity. The strain is equally significant for minors, with Ceuta caring for around 400 unaccompanied children, exceeding its limit by more than 360%.
Earlier in the week, another tragic attempt saw the deaths of two 18-year-olds from El Jadida, highlighting the extreme risks involved in such crossings.
Ceuta's President, Juan Jesús Vivas, has expressed deep concern, labeling the situation a "genuine human tragedy." He has urged the central government to implement a new contingency plan. In August alone, 163 minors arrived in the city, raising the total to approximately 600 this year.
Despite an agreement last February between the Ceuta government and the Ministry of the Interior to address the influx by relocating 87 minors, only 17 have been transferred to the mainland thus far. The urgent need for a comprehensive solution is evident as the city continues to struggle under mounting pressure.
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