Brussels: EU interior ministers will convene an emergency meeting next Tuesday to address the growing migrant crisis in Ceuta. The meeting follows a significant influx of tens of thousands of irregular migrants into Spain via the Ceuta enclave on the Moroccan border, as announced by Irish Prime Minister Miche¡l Martin.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Martin shared on the X platform that Ireland, currently holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, will call for a meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council to deliberate on the situation in Ceuta. This gathering aims to evaluate the repercussions of the crisis and explore solutions, amidst increasing European concerns.

Irish media reports indicate that the ministers will focus on the evolving situation in Ceuta and its impact on European countries. Martin emphasized, "We remain in close contact with all EU member states and institutions, and continue to monitor the situation closely."

The crisis has seen between 50,000 and 60,000 irregular migrants entering Ceuta from Morocco in recent days. Tragically, at least 67 people have lost their lives attempting to reach the city, with emergency teams continuing search operations at sea.

Spanish authorities announced two days ago that they had managed to contain the influx of migrants into Ceuta and have commenced voluntary returns for most of those who crossed the land and sea borders. The situation has led several European countries to implement exceptional measures, including tightening border controls with Spain, amid growing calls for European coordination to address the crisis's consequences.