Ceuta migrant surge sparks protests in Spain and diplomatic tensions with Morocco

Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez seeks to regain control over Ceuta crisis

As tensions remain high in the Spanish enclave, the government has announced a range of measures, including economic aid, emergency shelter and a visit from King Felipe VI. Yet the prime minister continues to face mounting criticism, even from within his own ranks.

Thousands protest over Spain’s handling of Ceuta border crisis – Europe live

Around 70,000 irregular migrants crossed into the north African territory of Ceuta from Morocco in August Sánchez begins by paying tribute to the people of Ceuta, “who are enduring difficult times” as a result of the crisis. He also reaffirms Spain’s sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla. Continue reading...

By Jakub Krupa

Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis

Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.

Thousands protest Spain’s border crisis - CNN

Thousands protest Spain’s border crisis  CNN

Spain: Tens of thousands rally over Ceuta crisis

Tensions continue over migrants still stranded in Ceuta and the Sanchez government’s handling of the fallout.

Spanish PM Sanchez says no 'solid proof' Morocco planned Ceuta migrant rush

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Thursday there was no "solid proof" that Morocco orchestrated a migrant rush into Ceuta in July, despite a police report highlighting multiple failings by Moroccan security forces.

By FRANCE 24

Thousands of protesters march in Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis

PM Pedro Sánchez is appearing in Congress to defend that his executive has no indications that Morocco was in any way behind the sudden mass influx

By Elsa García de Blas,EL PAÍS

Spain's PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge

Spain has not seen any evidence to conclude that July's deadly border surge from Morocco into its enclave of Ceuta was orchestrated or carried out by Moroccan authorities, Sanchez said.

‘These migrants brought chaos, I don’t want them here’ – Ceuta residents’ fury at Spanish government over ‘unbearable’ situation

Children afraid to play outside as exclave struggles under pressure

By Tim Rohn

Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis

Tensions tied to Ceuta migrant crisis overshadow a date usually reserved for celebration

Spain migrant crisis fuels protests

Residents call for calm as thousands remain stranded

By Reuters