Migration: Spain announces million-euro aid for Ceuta
Spain's government has been accused of inaction in the migration crisis in Ceuta. Now it is announcing an aid program worth 309 million euros to ease the burden on the exclave.
The Spanish government has approved a 309 million euro aid package for Ceuta, its North African enclave affected by a recent influx of migrants. The funds, to be allocated this year, equal 16% of Ceuta's GDP. Around 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco on July 30-31, with most returning to Morocco within hours, but around 5,000 remained a month later, including 1,200 minors. The aid package will support public services, security forces, migrant reception, and local businesses and workers.
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