Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Madrid to protest the Spanish government’s handling of the migration crisis in the North African enclave of Ceuta. Demonstrators criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and called for stronger action over the situation.
The protests come after a major surge of migrants into Ceuta in late July, when more than 72,000 people crossed from Morocco. Thousands remain in the enclave, with many living in temporary or overcrowded conditions.
Demonstrators have demanded tighter border controls and faster action to manage the migrant population, while the crisis has also drawn attention to living conditions and the need for adequate accommodation and basic services.
The Spanish government says it is expanding reception facilities, processing migrants according to the law and strengthening security around Ceuta and Melilla. Madrid has also announced hundreds of millions of euros in support for Ceuta.
The crisis has exposed deep divisions over immigration policy in Spain, with public pressure growing as authorities try to balance border security, legal procedures and humanitarian concerns.
For now, the situation in Ceuta remains a major political and social challenge for the Spanish government, with protests continuing as officials work to restore normal conditions
