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The Government approves the 'single command' in Ceuta for coordination in the "return and repatriation" of immigrants

The Council of Ministers has approved this Tuesday, August 25, a new asylum law and a reform of the Foreigners law, as announced by the Government spokesperson and Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations, Elma Saiz.

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The Government approves the 'single command' in Ceuta for coordination in the "return and repatriation" of immigrants

The Spanish government has taken measures to address the migrant crisis in Ceuta, a city that has seen over 80,000 migrants enter from Morocco since late July. A new "single command" led by Ángel Víctor Torres will oversee coordination between authorities and administrations. The government has also approved a new asylum law and a reform of the Foreigners' Law, aimed at adapting Spain's legal framework to the European Migration and Asylum Pact.

The situation in Ceuta is considered "extraordinary" and requires a special response, with the government pledging to provide resources for as long as needed.

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