Ceuta migration crisis: Spanish ministers call for calm and announce new border measures FAST-MOVING

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Spanish government officials have addressed the ongoing migration crisis and social unrest in Ceuta. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska called for an end to violence following recent clashes between protesters and police, emphasizing that violence is not a solution to the city's complex situation. He noted that approximately 5,000 migrants remain in the enclave following the mass entry in late July.

To address structural needs, the government has requested 35.6 million euros in European funding to extend border barriers and build a permanent temporary foreigner attention center for 800 people. The plan also includes enhanced maritime containment systems and new surveillance technology.

Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares defended Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, stating there will be no negotiations with Morocco regarding territorial integrity. He highlighted that essential diplomatic cooperation with Morocco facilitated the return of 90% of the 80,000 migrants who entered in July. Albares also attributed the scale of the crisis to a spiral of online disinformation regarding border policies.

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Ceuta · Fernando Grande-Marlaska · José Manuel Albares · Morocco · People's Party · Spanish Government

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The government has requested 35.6 million euros in European funding for structural measures in Ceuta. www.elnoticierodigital.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Minister of the Interior called for an end to violence in Ceuta. www.elnoticierodigital.com · www.elconfidencial.com · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · elnuevodiario.com.do
[○ 1 SOURCE] Diplomatic cooperation with Morocco helped facilitate the return of 90% of the 80,000 migrants who entered in late July. www.deia.eus
[○ 1 SOURCE] A new permanent Temporary Foreigner Attention Center (CATE) for 800 people is planned for Ceuta. www.elnoticierodigital.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Spain will not engage in negotiations with Morocco regarding the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla. www.deia.eus · www.eldiadecordoba.es
[DISPUTED] Approximately 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta. www.elnoticierodigital.com · elnuevodiario.com.do
[● 4 SOURCES] Disinformation on social media regarding the border status contributed to the mass migration event. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.levante-emv.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The PP party criticized the government's inaction regarding the rising tension in Ceuta. cronicadecantabria.com