Clashes break out in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta after anti-migrant protests involving local residents turn into confrontations with police. Spain’s interior minister urges calm and restraint as tension remains high in the territory.
The protests center on residents’ anger over migrants who are still in Ceuta after a major surge from Morocco in July. Multiple outlets link the unrest to a Europe-wide alarm following the mass crossing, when tens of thousands enter the enclave over a short period. While reports agree on the central events—protests, police clashes, and calls for calm—outlets differ slightly on timing details (some describe the appeal as coming Thursday or Friday) and the framing of the government’s approach (including references to Spain’s left-wing administration).
