Protesters in Ceuta burn migrant shelters and block Red Cross aid

Anti‑migrant protests in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have intensified, with demonstrators tearing down and setting fire to temporary shelters that house migrants arriving from North Africa. The unrest erupted after a surge in arrivals at the city’s border fences, prompting local authorities to expand makeshift accommodation facilities that many residents view as a strain on public services and security.

Police intervened to disperse the crowds, arresting several participants and restoring order while the shelters remained damaged. Officials from the Ministry of the Interior emphasized that the shelters are intended to provide humanitarian assistance pending processing, and they warned that further violence could jeopardize the city’s capacity to manage migration flows. The incident underscores the growing tension between migration pressures and community concerns in Ceuta.