Floating Barrier Planned for Melilla Too.
Spain has ordered a return of migrants swimming to Ceuta. A new barrier was installed to stop the migrants. The government is trying to control migration flows.
The Spanish Interior Ministry ordered the return of migrants after installing a floating barrier near Ceuta. Minister Fernando Marlaska went to Ceuta with the barrier. The government said they were checking the intelligence about the situation. They put up the barrier because many migrants were trying to cross. The government did not say why they were responsible for what happened.
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Highlights
Barrier Installed in Ceuta
Spain installed a floating barrier in Ceuta to stop migrants.
Marlaska Removed Barrier
The Interior Minister removed the barrier from Ceuta.
Barrier Planned for Melilla
Spain plans to install a similar barrier in Melilla.
Government Questioned Effectiveness
The government questioned the barrier’s effectiveness.
Barrier Deployed Rapidly
The barrier was put in place after a migrant surge.