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Spain's King visits Ceuta after migrant encampments cleared
Tagesschau·ES · MA·1 day ago
During a royal visit to Ceuta, thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, fueling local anger. The situation reflects ongoing migratory pressure on Spain's North African borders, with no immediate resolution in sight.
Spain's King Felipe VI conducted a rare visit to Ceuta, and reportedly Melilla, for the first time in nearly two decades, signaling a firm reaffirmation of Spanish sovereignty over its North African enclaves amidst ongoing migrant pressures and local unrest. This move has generated diplomatic displeasure from Morocco, which claims the territories, potentially escalating bilateral tensions despite Rabat's lack of public condemnation. The visit's long-term impact on Spain-Morocco relations remains uncertain.