EU sends 10 million euros to secure Spain's borders

Spain has been dealing with massive waves of illegal immigrants in its two exclaves in northern Africa. Madrid administration agreed to provide 2 million euros for better security at its borders, but also requested help from the European Union.

Their prayers have finally been answered. The European Union will send ten million euros to Spain so it can fight illegal immigration at its two land borders with the African Continent in Melilla and Ceuta.

The information was confirmed by the European body. Cecilia Malmstrom, EU Home Affairs Commissioner said Madrid administration will be immediately provided with funds. The money will come from the European Union's emergency fund and it will be used on certain projects proposed by Spanish authorities to contain the situation in Ceuta and Melilla.

Spanish authorities responsible for border safety confirmed some of the money will be used to strengthen border fences and other border safety facilities. The only immigrant reception in Melilla is built to house almost 500 people, but now there are more than 2,000 people awaiting there. Spain's Interior Minister said in March there are 40,000 African migrants awaiting to cross from Morocco into the two Spanish territories.