The Beni-Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco in Melilla has reopened gradually following a 36-hour closure caused by intense migrant pressure.
Key points
- The reopening began at 10:30 on Saturday, allowing stranded travelers from the Operation Strait Crossing to exit in groups of twenty vehicles.
- Moroccan security forces implemented a heavy deployment and secured the perimeter before the border was reopened.
- Police maintained the phased approach to avoid security zone overcrowding and prevent potential renewed migrant breach attempts.
Why it matters
The border closure and subsequent phased reopening highlight ongoing migration pressures along the strategic land borders between Europe and Africa.
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