Spanish authorities are taking preventive measures in the North African enclave of Ceuta following a social media call urging migrants to attempt to enter the Spanish territory again.
The call, reportedly scheduled for September 23, has prompted Madrid to strengthen coordination with Morocco amid concerns over a possible new influx of migrants.
Spain’s Foreign Affairs Minister said he remains in frequent contact with his Moroccan counterpart as both countries work to prevent potential mass entries into Ceuta.
He said the latest social media messages appeared to be generating less interest than similar calls made ahead of a major influx in July.
According to the minister, the government has also launched an information campaign to counter what it described as disinformation and to remind potential migrants that access to Ceuta is subject to Spanish immigration controls.
The latest developments follow a large movement of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta in July, when Spanish authorities reported that tens of thousands of people entered the enclave.
Many of those who crossed into Ceuta have since returned to Morocco, while local authorities estimate that several thousand migrants remain in the territory.
The Spanish government is closely monitoring developments ahead of September 23, with officials stressing the importance of cooperation with Morocco in managing migration and preventing irregular crossings.
