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Ceuta migration crisis triggers violence and EU assistance request

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta is facing a severe humanitarian and security crisis following a mass arrival of approximately 72,000 to 80,000 migrants from Morocco in late July. While many have returned, several thousand migrants remain in the territory, often living in improvised settlements on beaches such as El Trampolín and Benítez.

Local tensions have escalated into violence. Protesters have targeted migrant camps, burning belongings and blocking humanitarian aid from the Red Cross. In separate incidents, a military vehicle was attacked with stones, injuring four soldiers, and several individuals have been arrested following clashes. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has called for calm, condemning violence and accusing political opponents of inciting hatred.

In response to the situation, the Spanish government has formally requested assistance from the European Union, specifically asking for support from Frontex, Europol, and the EU Asylum Agency (EUAA) to aid in identification and border management. Madrid has also requested an extension of Operation Minerva. Meanwhile, the Spanish Health Minister expects to begin rehousing migrants within two to three weeks as authorities work to establish more permanent facilities.

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Ceuta · Cruz Roja · European Union · FEMP · Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias · Fernando Grande-Marlaska · Frontex · Félix Bolaños · Guardia Civil · Juan Vivas · María José García-Pelayo · Morocco

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Causas del cruce masivo en Ceuta [lagacetaonline.com.ar]
Sabta, per Bernat Joan [www.noudiari.es]