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Thousands protest across Spain against the migration surge in Ceuta, where many migrants remain stranded. The government faces criticism over its response, and tensions have sparked isolated violence.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on August 17 that no intelligence information points to Moroccan government involvement in the mass border crossing into Ceuta in late July, which saw over 70,000 people enter the enclave. He emphasized that the crisis can only be resolved through cooperation with Morocco, and criticized criminal gangs and disinformation campaigns on social media.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused Russia and Israel of spreading and amplifying disinformation about the mass migration wave into Ceuta, citing EU research. He rejected any blame for Morocco, pledged €168 million in aid, and called for European unity.
Spain has formally asked the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) for assistance in processing about 5,000 migrants in Ceuta, following their mass crossing from Morocco on July 30. The request, sent to EU officials on Friday, seeks to add 10 Frontex personnel to expedite screening, as local protests and attacks on migrant camps heighten tensions in the city.
Spain has formally requested emergency funding from the European Union to address the migration crisis in Ceuta, weeks after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. The European Commission confirmed receipt of the request and is prioritizing a swift decision.
Spain plans to move about 500 unaccompanied minors from the North African enclave of Ceuta to the mainland after a mass migrant crossing. The move follows criticism of deportations and has sparked political backlash.
Spain has reversed its policy and will allow 500 unaccompanied migrant children from Ceuta to be moved to the mainland, despite earlier statements that all illegal entrants would be returned. The move follows pressure from NGOs and the EU, and has sparked political controversy over the care of minors.
Moroccan authorities arrested nearly 300 migrants and 61 suspected smugglers attempting to cross into Spain's Ceuta enclave. The crackdown follows a mass migration surge earlier this month that left thousands stranded and sparked calls for new crossings.
Moroccan police arrested over 100 people attempting to cross into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, weeks after mass crossings that killed dozens. Authorities are cracking down on new attempts fueled by a social media campaign, amid ongoing political criticism of Spain's response.
