THIS is the moment migrants chant “Allahu Akbar” after allegedly invading the Spanish enclave of Ceuta before clashing with police.
Footage showed swarms of migrants shouting the phrase – which translates to “God is Great” – while holding an injured man who had reportedly been wounded by cops.
Migrants raised their hands and chanted ‘Allahu Akbar’ Credit: X
Migrants carried away an injured man who was allegedly wounded by police Credit: Reuters
Spanish officers armed with batons were seen charging at crowds of men during the demonstration which erupted into violence on Jattvibeday.
In the clip, a wounded man, who protesters claimed was assaulted by cops, is seen being carried away wrapped in a blanket.
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Scores of men raising their fists haul him away from police as chants of “Allahu Akbar” ring out through the streets of Ceuta.
It came after some 60,000 people swam from Morocco into the Spanish city – located in North Africa – on Thursday.
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Crowds of migrants were seen swarming the streets of Ceuta Credit: X
Tens of thousands of migrants arrived in the Spanish territory – which shares a land border with Morocco – in just 24 hours.
Some of the migrants claimed Moroccan police encouraged them to cross the border into Spain.
Analysts have said that Morocco may have allowed migrants to cross the border to put diplomatic pressure on Spain.
Many Moroccans also said they were influenced by social media posts encouraging them to exploit a Spanish immigration loophole.
A migrant reacts after being struck by a baton during clashes between migrants and police Credit: Reuters
Cars were reportedly torched during the ordeal Credit: Ian Whittaker
The African enclave endured days of chaos following the never-before-seen influx of migrants.
Jaw-dropping footage showed swarms of people running up the shores of Ceuta before pouring through the streets.
Terrified locals cowered in their homes as the streets turned into open toilets for hours in “apocalyptic” scenes.
Some migrants were heard shouting “Long live Spain!” as they dried off in the city.
Scores of men were seen marching through Ceuta Credit: Reuters
Police clashed with demonstrators Credit: Reuters
One Spanish business owner told RTVE: “He said authorities had “no capacity” to control the chaos and that migrants are now bathing in public fountains and sleeping in the streets.
“It’s like an apocalypse. Waves of people everywhere.”
At least 72 people were killed due to drowning or the resulting beach stampede after the migrants crossed into the Spanish territory.
Most of those looking to breach the border swam around fences separating Ceuta from Morocco after seeing social media posts claiming they would be offered Spanish citizenship.
Swarms of migrants turned up on the shores Credit: Ian Whittaker
Several people were reportedly injured by cops Credit: Reuters
Suspected people smugglers have also been arrested after trying to sneak migrants into mainland Spain on jet skis and speedboats from Ceuta following the ordeal last week.
Shocking reports claim several locals suffered from attempted break-ins at their homes as footage captured multiple alleged incidents.
One shows a man climbing up a ladder as two others hold it still around what appears to be smashed glass from a first floor window.
A second seemingly shows dozens of migrants bundling into a small home and pushing through the tight entrance.
Spain’s government deployed hundreds of elite soldiers to take back control of the city as they sent the migrants to detention centres or escorted them back to Morocco.
Around 49,000 people voluntarily returned to Morocco after realising they wouldn’t gain citizenship and be allowed to stay,safely according to Spanish officials.
Hundreds of migrants also tried to enter the Spanish territory of Melilla on the same day as the main Ceuta chaos.
France responded to the chaos near to Europe by tightening its borders in response to the deepening crisis and Italy suspended EU Schengen free-travel deal with Spain.
The Schengen agreement is a treaty that allows passport-free travel across 29 European countries.
The surge also sparked fears of further illegal migration into the UK.
Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel has claimed some of those who made it into Ceuta would “inevitably try to make their way to the UK.”
Reform leader Nigel Farage reacted to the border crisis by warning: “Thousands of young men, lots of them dangerous, will be heading towards Calais and our country. It’s time to wake up. This is a battle for our civilization.”
