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Ceuta migrants protest for asylum amid border tensions FAST-MOVING

Hundreds of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta staged a spontaneous protest at El Trampolín beach on Sunday, demanding asylum and refusing to return to Morocco. The demonstrators used Spanish flags and banners to advocate for their rights, with some participants engaging in a hunger strike.

The protest follows a period of intense migration activity. While a mass crossing in late July saw tens of thousands enter the territory, authorities estimate that between 5,000 and 8,000 migrants remain in Ceuta. Many are living in precarious conditions in makeshift shelters constructed from plastic and cardboard.

Local healthcare officials have reported that medical services are under extreme pressure. The head of Ceuta’s medical board, Enrique Roviralta, noted that healthcare workers are exhausted and highlighted outbreaks of infectious diarrhoea and scabies among the migrant population. Additionally, there has been a rise in injuries resulting from violent clashes.

Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has stated that those who entered irregularly will not be granted residency or the right to travel to mainland Spain, except in rare cases of extreme vulnerability. Meanwhile, Moroccan security forces recently arrested hundreds of individuals in an attempt to prevent further mass crossings toward the border.

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Ceuta · Enrique Roviralta · Fernando Grande-Marlaska · Morocco · Morocco · Mónica García · Spain · Spain

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Guardia Civil has identified more than ten sexual assaults in Ceuta since the mass influx in late July. www.diariodejerez.es
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents of Torre del Tarajal report daily disturbances, including shouting and insults, following the use of Príncipe Felipe school as a shelter. elfarodeceuta.es
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A recent attempted rape of a 10-year-old girl on Avenida Lisboa resulted in the arrest of one suspect. www.diariodejerez.es
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Asociación Vecinos Príncipe Alfonso has established a shelter for mothers and girls in the Reina Sofía school courtyard. www.diariodejerez.es
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents claim minors have been escaping from the Príncipe Felipe school, with 11 escapes reported recently. elfarodeceuta.es
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 300 girls are currently being sheltered at the Reina Sofía school. www.diariodejerez.es
  • [● 8 SOURCES] An estimated 5,000 to 8,000 migrants remain in Ceuta following a mass border crossing two weeks ago. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · wxerfm.com · +3 more
  • [● 9 SOURCES] The head of Ceuta’s medical board stated that local healthcare workers are exhausted. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · wxerfm.com · +4 more
  • [● 9 SOURCES] Outbreaks of infectious diarrhea and scabies have been reported in the enclave. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · wxerfm.com · +4 more
  • [● 12 SOURCES] More than 72,000 people surged into the Ceuta territory during a mass border crossing two weeks prior. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · wxerfm.com · +7 more
  • [● 8 SOURCES] Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska stated that irregular migrants will not be allowed to stay in the enclave or travel to mainland Spain, except in rare cases of extreme vulnerability. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · wxerfm.com · +3 more
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 70,000 migrants were immediately returned following the late July influx. www.elespectador.com

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