Residents in Spain have reportedly begun taking to the streets to try to catch migrants, as the ongoing crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta continues to escalate. The development follows days of mass migration from Morocco, with local authorities overwhelmed.
Residents in Spain have reportedly taken to the streets to try to catch migrants, as the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta continues to escalate. The development follows earlier reports of residents pursuing migrants on Thursday evening, and of migrants throwing stones at police patrol cars earlier today (Fri 10:16). Videos circulating on social media earlier today (Fri 14:36) showed migrants attempting to enter Spanish territory.
The current surge began earlier this week, with an estimated 49,000 migrants entering Ceuta in a single day, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. A court ruling blocked immediate repatriation, complicating the government's response. Local authorities have warned of 'chaos' as the influx overwhelms the enclave's infrastructure.
The latest reports suggest that Spanish residents are now taking direct action, a sign of the breakdown of public order as the crisis deepens.
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