Last Ceuta Migrant Camp Removed Ahead of Spanish King's Visit
More than 350 officers cleared the encampment and moved migrants to reception centres as authorities prepared for the king and queen’s visit.
- On Sunday, Spanish police and soldiers cleared the El Guano esplanade in Ceuta, dismantling the last major migrant encampment with over 350 officers involved. Authorities transported remaining migrants to reception centers or offered voluntary returns to Morocco.
- This settlement emerged after more than 70,000 people from neighbouring Morocco entered the Spanish territory on July 30 and 31. Although most returned within days, thousands remained sleeping rough in makeshift camps on the esplanade.
- The operation occurred 48 hours before King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's scheduled visit, their first royal trip to the enclaves since 2007. Officials stated the sweep was "aimed at clearing public areas of the city."
- Some migrants fled into nearby hills to avoid buses transporting individuals to official reception centers. Cleaning crews immediately dismantled tents and removed debris, restoring the esplanade and beach.
- Opposition leaders have criticized Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government for reacting too slowly to the humanitarian situation. Morocco continues to claim sovereignty over the Spanish enclaves, maintaining diplomatic tension.
98 Articles
98 Articles
In Spain, police liquidated a camp with 400 migrants 2 days before the king's visit Police took about 400 migrants from Guano Beach to a reception center two <p>days before the royal couple's visit. Minors transferred separately.</p>
The Spanish authorities dismantled the camp in the North African enclave two days after the arrival of the royals of Spain. The structure was born after the influx of more than 70,000 people from neighbouring Morocco. The article Ceuta, cleared the camp of migrants comes from The Truth.
Police clear Guano beach camp in Ceuta days before royal visit
Spain's National Police have cleared Guano beach in Ceuta, where about 400 migrants were still camped, two days before the King and Queen visit the city. It was the last remaining camp; some migrants fled to the nearby hills.
The camp was formed after more than 70,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco on 30 and 31 July.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources are Center, 35% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
