Locals fighting to remove thousands of migrants who remain in Ceuta following ‘invasion’ destroy makeshift camp as fears grow over groups of men roaming the streets
Residents of Ceuta have protested against the authorities’ handling of a large recent arrival of migrants from neighbouring Morocco, with some dismantling a makeshift beach camp. The events highlight growing local tensions over accommodation, public safety and Spain’s wider migration policy in the North African enclave.
The article says more than 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta in July, although most have since returned to Morocco; it estimates that 3,500 to 7,000 remain. More than 2,000 demonstrators opposed plans for reception centres for 1,800 migrants, while Spain has created a single command structure to coordinate the response and speed returns.
- Ceuta residents protested over migrants remaining after mass crossings from Morocco.
- An estimated 3,500 to 7,000 migrants remain in the enclave.
- Spain has centralised its response and plans new reception facilities.