Thousands of protesters take to the streets in Madrid over Ceuta migrant crisis
Almost two months after the mass arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Ceuta, the situation in the autonomous city remains unresolved.
On Saturday, Madrid witnessed its second "March for Dignity," drawing thousands of protesters who demanded a general election and supported Ceuta amidst its ongoing migrant crisis. Organized by Sociedad Civil Española, the demonstration was supported by the People's Party (PP) and Vox, and started from Plaza de Cibeles, heading towards Arco del Triunfo in Moncloa, where it is expected to conclude around 1:30 pm local time.
Vox leader Santiago Abascal participated and advocated for returning migrants to their country of origin, criticizing the government's management of the crisis, particularly Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's role in the issue. This event followed a previous March for Dignity in late July, which saw tens of thousands of people rallying for Sánchez's resignation and snap elections, with estimates ranging from 40,000 to 120,000 attendees.
Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city, continues to grapple with the crisis; around 8,300 migrants reside in facilities there, with an estimated 4,000 still living on the streets. Morocco has accused Spain of hindering migrant returns, and recent meetings between the two countries' foreign ministers in New York highlighted ongoing obstacles and controversies.
Authorities in Ceuta continue to provide assistance, and recent arrests include three Moroccan nationals for their alleged involvement in the detention of two migrant minors. Additionally, a makeshift settlement discovered in underground tunnels in recent days houses around 30-50 migrants, highlighting the crisis's complexity.
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