Hundreds of migrants remaining in Ceuta staged a protest on El Trampolín beach on Sunday (16 Aug), calling on Spanish authorities to consider their asylum requests rather than return them to Morocco. The demonstration follows a mass border crossing two weeks earlier, after which thousands remained in the North African enclave.
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said irregular migrants would generally not be permitted to remain in Ceuta or travel to mainland Spain, except in limited cases of extreme vulnerability. Meanwhile, Health Minister Mónica García said local healthcare services were under pressure but rejected claims they had collapsed.
Key developments:
- 5,000–8,000 migrants are estimated to remain in Ceuta.
- Many are living in temporary conditions while awaiting decisions.
- Local medical officials have reported increased strain on healthcare services.
- Several migrants cited conflict, persecution or limited economic opportunities as reasons for leaving their home countries.
ℹ️ Reuters
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