Spain's Guardia Civil Criticized After Migrant Boat Incident, No Injuries Reported

Aug 27, 2024, 12:32 PM

Spain's Guardia Civil is under scrutiny following an incident where one of their boats accidentally ran over a boat carrying smugglers and migrants attempting to enter Spain from Morocco. The incident, which occurred amidst efforts to intercept migrants at sea near Ceuta, has drawn criticism from the Spanish press and NGOs. Despite the dangerous nature of the event, no injuries were reported. The Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras highlighted the perilous conditions migrants face, noting that over 5,000 people have died in the first five months of 2024 while attempting similar crossings, often in densa neblina.