Spain expands migrant shelters in Ceuta to ease humanitarian crisis

After thousands of migrants entered the Spanish north African enclave of Ceuta in July, many who remain, including women, girls and other unaccompanied minors, have struggled with basic food, water, shelter and sanitation needs.

Spain expands Ceuta migrant shelters to ease crisis

The Spanish government announced on Thursday the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta in a bid to relieve the humanitarian crisis there following last month's influx from Morocco. Some 72,000 migrants breached the border in an unprecedented and deadly rush into the north African territory on July 30-31, with 70,000 having since returned to Morocco, according to Spanish government figures. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain.

By FRANCE24

Spain to open shelters in Ceuta for migrants and transfer 500 girls to mainland

Spain will open temporary shelters for up to 1,800 migrants in Ceuta, its enclave in Morocco, as authorities tackle the humanitarian crisis resulting from tens of thousands of people attempting to enter the territory last month. The government is also preparing to transfer 500 unaccompanied migrant girls to mainland Spain, despite opposition from Ceuta authorities.

By RFI

Spain to build temporary shelters to ease Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain announced Thursday it will build shelters for 1,800 migrants in its North African enclave Ceuta to ease a humanitarian crisis following last month’s influx from Morocco. Som...