Spanish government urges calm after Ceuta anti-migrant protesters clash with police
Summary
The Spanish government asked people to stay calm in Ceuta after protests over migrants led to clashes with police. About 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in July, causing tensions as many remain in the area while authorities work to identify and manage them.Key Facts
- Around 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, in July 2026.
- Ceuta has about 80,000 residents and covers 18.5 square kilometers (7 square miles).
- Many migrants are still in Ceuta, living on the streets and beaches.
- Recent protests by locals against migrants led to violence and clashes with police.
- Some migrant belongings were burned during the protests.
- A soldier was injured when migrants threw stones at troops.
- Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska called for calm and an end to violence.
- Authorities are identifying migrants to decide who can seek asylum and who should be sent back.
- Political parties on the right want all migrants returned to their home countries.
- Ceuta and Melilla are Spain’s only land borders with Africa.
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