Government to chair EU meeting on Ceuta crisis as death toll reaches 86
The Irish government is organizing an EU meeting to address the recent surge of migrants crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The situation has sparked tensions between EU member states regarding border management and migration policies.
Why it matters
The crisis highlights deep divisions within the European Union over migration policy and the management of external borders.
The Irish Government is set to convene a meeting of EU leaders next week to discuss the crossing of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco.
It is understood social media contributed to the numbers attempting the crossing.
Officials in Spain say most have been returned, with many of the people leaving voluntarily. However, at least 86 died making the crossing.
Taoiseach Miche l Martin said Ireland, as host of the Presidency of the EU Council, will convene a meeting of justice and home affairs ministers from across the bloc.
Dr Myriam Cherti from the Centre on Migration, Policy and Society at Oxford University is concerned those wanting to cross borders will take dangerous routes.
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