Police in Ceuta escalated force against migrants gathered on the city’s beaches, deploying batons and firing warning shots to disperse them before relocating them to a newly established camp. The operation marked a shift in handling the situation, as authorities sought to clear the area while migrants remained in a state of limbo. Tensions have been high following the arrival of large groups seeking entry, prompting a swift and firm response from local law enforcement. The move raises questions about conditions in the new facility and the broader handling of migration flows in the region.
Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air as they began moving migrants from beaches to a new camp.