Spain: Ensure human rights, dignity and humanity are central in response to exceptional arrival of people in Ceuta

The current framing of the Ceuta crisis as a humanitarian issue obscures the power dynamics at play, with Spain and Morocco benefiting from a narrative that prioritizes human rights over national secu

This framing ignores the fact that Ceuta is a Spanish enclave in North Africa, and that Morocco's actions may be driven by economic interests rather than solely humanitarian concerns. The silence on migrant numbers and the lack of discussion on Morocco's role in facilitating this crossing suggest a deliberate attempt to downplay the agency of the Moroccan government.

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