Nationwide migrant protests prompt appeals for calm in Ceuta, Spain’s North African territory

2nd of August, 2026 | News

Tensions are rising in Ceuta as nationwide migrant protests are planned across Spain, prompting residents to appeal for calm.

Around 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta after approximately 72,000 crossed from Morocco nearly five weeks ago. The situation has sparked frequent protests, political disagreements and growing concerns over security, migration policy and the treatment of migrants.

Authorities and community leaders are calling for a peaceful resolution as negotiations over how to manage the crisis remain deadlocked.