Tens of thousands attend right-wing protest over Ceuta migrant crisis
Demonstrators are demanding early elections and accuse Pedro Sanchez’s government of negligence.

Demonstrators are demanding early elections and accuse Pedro Sanchez’s government of negligence.



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At least 10,000 of the 72,000 migrants who broke through fence from Morocco in July remain in the Spanish enclave.
Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air as they began moving migrants from beaches to a new camp.
Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe rolled up T-shirts showing support for Ceuta, but President trip ‘unrelated’.
More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.
Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.

Three Real Madrid players covered a ‘We are all Caballas’ message on shirts worn in solidarity with Spain’s Ceuta.
The new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid’s ties with Rabat.
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country’s football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
Morocco to co-host 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.