Spain’s king and queen visit Ceuta as territory grapples with protracted migration crisis
The visit is the first by a Spanish monarch in 80 years and follows a July crossing that left more than 140 migrants dead, officials said.
- King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta on Tuesday, marking the Spanish monarchy's first visit to the North African enclave amid its deadliest migration crisis this year.
- Historical divisions between Muslim and Christian communities have intensified as about 80,000 migrants crossed Ceuta's border in July, with residents reporting feeling abandoned by Spain's central government.
- Demonstrators have established makeshift camps outside government buildings, with one resident asking, "What do they want? That we feed all of Ceuta?" Local business owners expressed frustration with the ongoing situation.
- Spanish police and thousands of soldiers have been deployed to patrol the city center and border areas, though volunteers providing food assistance report receiving threats from residents.
- Residents await the royal visit skeptically, questioning whether the monarchy's presence will prompt meaningful policy changes amid ongoing political inaction that continues fueling community tensions.
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Spain's King Felipe visited the exclave Ceuta claimed by Morocco in North Africa. He called Ceuta and the other Spanish exclave Melilla an inalienable part of Spain.
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lrytas.ltTwo and a half months after an unprecedented influx of migrants in Ceuta, Spain's King Felipe VI has stressed that both the city and Spain's second exclave in North Africa, Melilla, are an integral part of the country.
King Felipe VI said Tuesday during a landmark visit to the North African territories claimed by Morocco that Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of Spain.
Spain's King Felipe VI defended Spain's sovereignty and territorial integrity during a historic visit to Ceuta. He said relations with Morocco must be based on mutual respect and the city would not be left defenseless. Thousands of Ceuta residents welcomed Felipe VI and his wife Letizia. The royal couple met with local authorities, spoke to citizens and visited the Sidi Embarque cemetery. There, the two paid tribute to those who died during the …
Amidst the aftermath of the migration crisis, Felipe VI and Letizia made a historic trip to the African enclave, where the monarch claimed Spanish sovereignty over the disputed territory.
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