Spain begins relocating migrants from makeshift camp in Ceuta

Spanish police on Thursday, August 20, began relocating migrants from a makeshift camp that had formed on El Trampolín beach in Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa. The move was reported by Euronews, cited by "Yevropeiska Pravda".

Officers from the National Police and Civil Guard escorted migrants to temporary reception points in Loma Margarita and El Embolsamiento. By the morning of August 21, more than 1,200 people had been transferred there. After the relocation, the beach was cleared, though some migrants later returned.

New reception sites prepared

Spain has prepared space for around 1,800 people at military facilities and in tents, with additional reception points planned to open in the coming days. The centers aim to provide people with water, food, toilets, psychological support and safer accommodation.

Recent context

On August 16, it was reported that Moroccan police had detained at least 111 people attempting to illegally enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said at the time that Morocco was ready to immediately and unconditionally take back all migrants who had illegally crossed or wished to cross the Spanish border in Ceuta.