Humanitarian crisis worsens in Ceuta as thousands remain stranded
Summary
Thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July and many remain stranded in difficult conditions. The Spanish government estimates between 6,000 and 13,000 people are still there, with many sleeping outside and facing shortages of food, shelter, and medical care.Key Facts
- Around 70,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in late July.
- Between 6,000 and 13,000 migrants remain stranded in Ceuta, living mostly outdoors.
- About 5,000 migrants, mainly women and children, have temporary housing.
- Migrants face overcrowded shelters, long waits for food, poor hygiene, and lack of medical aid.
- There have been reports of violence against migrants by police or military personnel.
- More than 100 people died attempting the crossing.
- Ceuta’s population nearly doubled because of this migration, from about 84,000 to over 150,000 temporarily.
- Some migrants say they were abused and fear seeking hospital care due to possible deportation.
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