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Migrant arrival in Spanish enclave sparks Madrid protest
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Migrant arrival in Spanish enclave sparks Madrid protest

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hundreds of demonstrators protested outside Morocco's embassy in Madrid against what they called a migrant invasion of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
  • Some protesters chanted nationalist slogans and displayed banners with the term "Remigration," a concept favored by the far-right for sending migrants back to their countries of origin.
  • The protest occurred as thousands of migrants, many of whom swam or climbed borders, arrived in Ceuta from Morocco, with at least 57 reported deaths during the crossings.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Morocco's embassy in Madrid Friday evening, protesting what they described as a migrant "invasion" of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. Some protesters chanted nationalist slogans like "Spain is Christian and not Muslim" and "National Unity," while others displayed banners bearing the term "Remigration," a concept associated with the far-right aimed at returning migrants to their homelands.

The demonstration targeted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's migrant policies, with protesters accusing him of "selling" Spain to Muslims and blaming him for an "out-of-control crisis." Many waved Spanish flags and called for the defense of "Spanish identity."

The protest coincided with a significant influx of migrants into Ceuta. Spanish authorities reported that nearly 60,000 migrants had crossed the border from Morocco since Thursday, with over 48,000 already returned. At least 57 people reportedly died attempting to reach Ceuta. Police maintained a strong presence around the embassy, utilizing helicopters and surveillance drones.

In response to the situation, Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated on X that the free movement within the Schengen area was "fully guaranteed," emphasizing that identification is required to travel from Ceuta and Melilla to the Iberian Peninsula.

Remigration

— demonstranterneWritten on a large banner carried by demonstrators.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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