Ceuta migration crisis sparks protests as Spanish government faces criticism

Protests have taken place in Ceuta's Plaza de los Reyes, but they dispersed without requiring significant police intervention. The protests are linked to a migration crisis that occurred last week, when an estimated 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. According to The Guardian, dozens of people died attempting to make the crossing.

The incident has sparked a political crisis in Spain and criticism from EU countries. The Spanish government has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with some EU partners being accused of responding in an "egoísta" or selfish manner.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has written to the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, calling for solidarity among EU member states in addressing migration crises like the one in Ceuta. She also emphasized the need to strengthen EU borders at critical points to preserve the integrity of the Schengen area.

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