Jakarta, MINA – Jama’ah Muslimin (Hizbullah) has expressed concern over the mass crossing tragedy of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, and urged the Spanish and Moroccan governments to prioritize a humanitarian approach in handling the migrants.
In a statement issued in Jakarta on August 12, 2026, Jama’ah Muslimin Secretary Abu Ahmad Sudarmaji noted that the incident on July 30, 2026, involved approximately 60,000 people attempting to enter Ceuta by land and sea. The document stated that 90 people died due to drowning and crushing while breaching the Morocco-Spain border, while Reuters reported that the death toll had reached at least 96 based on the latest developments.
Jama’ah Muslimin said the tragedy highlights the need for migration management oriented toward human protection, expressing concern over the deployment of Spanish military forces and alleged negligence in preventing casualties. The organization also deplored the fact that such a large number of migrants could reach the Ceuta border simultaneously.
In its statement, Jama’ah Muslimin urged Spain and Morocco to halt collective returns or rapid deportations without adequate case-by-case screening. They also called for every migrant in Ceuta to have fair access to legal processes and asylum applications, while urging that humanitarian issues not be made part of political and diplomatic interests.
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The demands come amid ongoing attention from the Spanish and Moroccan governments. Following the mass crossing wave, Morocco tightened security around the Ceuta and Melilla borders following social media calls for new crossing attempts. Moroccan authorities have also taken legal action against parties suspected of organizing illegal crossings.
Jama’ah Muslimin emphasized that this issue should be viewed as a humanitarian matter concerning the safety and dignity of human lives. They called for preventive measures to ensure similar tragedies do not recur and offered prayers for the victims and their families. The statement also stressed the importance of safety guarantees for migrants, both in Moroccan and Spanish territories.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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