Police clear Ceuta migrants off beaches in Spanish enclave
Summary
Spanish police have started removing thousands of migrants from the beaches of Ceuta, a small Spanish territory in North Africa. This follows a large increase in arrivals from Morocco in July, with around 10,000 migrants still in Ceuta, many without proper housing.Key Facts
- Ceuta is a small Spanish enclave on the North African coast, about 18.5 square kilometers in size.
- More than 72,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta at the end of July, crossing from Morocco.
- Around 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, with many living in camps without proper shelter.
- Spanish authorities built temporary housing to hold 1,700 people near Ceuta’s port.
- Police used rubber bullets fired into the air and batons to clear migrants from beaches during a recent operation.
- EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said images of migrants arriving have increased support for far-right political parties in Europe.
- Ceuta has been under Spanish control since 1580 and shares a border fence with Morocco.
- Spain’s football coach Luis de la Fuente recently showed public support for Ceuta during the migration crisis.
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