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Thousands of Moroccan residents illegally enter Spain by crossing the sea border, leading to an unusual situation in the city of Ceuta. People from Morocco arrive in Spain chanting slogans in support of Spain and enter via the sea, while Spanish border guards are unable to take countermeasures other than demanding they leave.

Due to thousands of migrants entering this small Spanish region, Spain has announced the deployment of its military forces in Ceuta to restore order. Nine people died during these events. The question arises as to why this happens every year, and why thousands of people from Morocco, including youth, children, and women, seek to enter a European country.

To understand this situation, it is necessary to examine the unique geographical position of Spain and Morocco. Spain is a European country, whereas Morocco is located on the African continent, separated by the sea. Nevertheless, Moroccans reach Spain. The answer lies in the historical and geographical position of these two countries.

The city of Ceuta, located on the northern coast of Africa in Morocco, is near the Strait of Gibraltar, between Europe and Africa. History shows that Ceuta has been under Spanish control since 1580; previously, this area was controlled by Portugal. After the unification of Portugal and Spain, Ceuta became a Spanish enclave and remains so to this day.

This city, under Spanish jurisdiction, borders Morocco by land. However, due to strict land border security, people cannot enter this area. Where the border between Morocco and Ceuta runs by land, the sea begins, and passages into Ceuta open up across the sea.

Ceuta's geographical location is isolated from mainland Spain, but due to its location in Africa, it is connected to Morocco by land. This has made it an entry point for migrants who have long tried to reach Europe.

If you look at a map of Ceuta, you can see entry points from Morocco by sea. These include Tarajal beach, located at the southern end of Ceuta, and Benchouica beach, through which one can also enter the Spanish region.

The crowd that arrived in Ceuta on Thursday entered specifically through Tarajal beach. Videos show a gathering of people around embankments at Tarajal beach, most of whom were Moroccans. Although young men predominated among them, families with women and small children were also present.

Representatives of the Spanish government reported that at least nine people died as a result of the chaos on Thursday. It is not yet clear what caused such a large number of migrants heading to Ceuta. However, this is not the first case. Local authorities note that dozens of people have died this year trying to reach Ceuta.

According to a CNN report, official representatives of Morocco did not publicly comment on these border crossing incidents, and the Ministry of the Interior did not respond to requests for comment.

The Spanish Ministry of the Interior stated that the Moroccan government is cooperating with Spain to solve this problem, and Moroccan police stop many people attempting to cross the border.

In the city of Ceuta, considered a gateway to Europe, sounds of gunfire are heard. Thousands of migrants from North Africa cross the border, striving to reach this small city in search of a better life, but they encounter harsh actions from the police and security forces.

As a result of these clashes, 32 people have died, raising serious questions about human rights observance worldwide. Notably, the city that has become the center of this conflict is surrounded by Moroccan territory but is under Spanish administration. Questions arise regarding the ancient history that made Ceuta part of Europe, and why Morocco considers it its territory.

Over the past week, thousands of migrants from Morocco have arrived in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, located in North Africa. The President of Ceuta reported that about 60,000 migrants from Morocco entered Ceuta, which accounts for 70 percent of the city's total population. The President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivás, noted that the current situation is unprecedented. During the riots, drownings, and actions of security forces, 34 people died.

Spain has deployed the army and additional police forces to stabilize the situation. According to media reports, attempts by thousands of migrants to cross the border in one day have become the largest crisis since 2021. Ceuta is the closest route to reaching Spain; people can get there by swimming, climbing fences, or breaking through checkpoints.

Photos and videos from Ceuta are shocking: when checkpoints open, crowds of people run, ignoring all security measures and crossing the border. Young people predominate among them. Hundreds of people swimming towards Spain were spotted in Reuters posts.

The minimum sea distance between Spain and Morocco is about 14 kilometers, between Punta de Tarifa in Spain and Punta Sireas in Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar. However, the situation is different when talking about Ceuta. Ceuta borders Morocco directly, having a land border of about 8.2 kilometers. Therefore, migrants often try to enter Ceuta by jumping over fences or across the seashore.

The main reason is that Spain is a wealthy European country with job opportunities and a better future, whereas Morocco is a poor country from which young people leave in search of employment.

A recent decision by the Spanish Supreme Court is explained by the court ruling that migrants detained at sea near Ceuta cannot be immediately deported under old rules, unlike the former 'border refusal' practice. This gave migrants hope of settling in Spain, prompting them to enter the country by any means.

Furthermore, Spain is working on a plan to grant legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez maintains a relatively liberal policy towards migrants, supporting legal immigration, refugee reintegration, and granting permanent status to long-term undocumented residents.

After the incident, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated on X that the government guarantees the safety of Ceuta's residents and will increase the presence of security forces and the Corps in the city streets. He also announced that a physical barrier would be established in the sea to facilitate the deportation of people in accordance with the Supreme Court's ruling. Additionally, cases for the return of migrants who arrived without permits will be expedited, and cooperation with Moroccan authorities in combating human trafficking will continue.

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Analyzing the resident female population aged four years or older, it is observed that 37.1% have basic education, 42.9% completed secondary education, and 13.6% hold medium or higher level qualifications; 4.5% have no level of schooling.

In terms of the labor market, 50.5% of women aged 15 or over are employed. The indicators also highlight the use of information and communication technologies (ICT): 79.2% of women aged 10 or over own a mobile phone, and 77.7% use the internet in the three months preceding the survey.

Additionally, the data reveals a high participation of women in unpaid work (UPW), with a rate of 78.1%. Women dedicate an average of 22 hours and 42 minutes per week to these activities, a time higher than the 18 hours and 55 minutes recorded in the general population average.

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