Aid groups dispute Spain's migrant numbers in Ceuta

Published Aug 5, 06:19 PM UTC

In the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, aid organizations and emergency services are contradicting official Spanish figures regarding the number of migrants present. According to WELT chief reporter Steffen Schwarzkopf, who is on the ground, the actual number of migrants is between 5,000 and 7,000, significantly higher than official counts. Many of these individuals are reported to be minors. The situation is described as 'untenable' by those on site, highlighting a growing humanitarian and administrative crisis in the North African enclave. The discrepancy between official data and on-the-ground reports underscores the severity of the migrant influx following a storm that facilitated crossings.

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