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Spain Protests Erupt Over Border Crisis
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In Short: Protests erupted in Spain over the government's handling of a mass migration from Morocco, with tens of thousands taking to the streets in Madrid and other cities, according to Fox News.
Protests erupted in Spain over the government's handling of a mass migration from Morocco, with tens of thousands taking to the streets in Madrid and other cities, according to Fox News. The demonstrations followed a surge of over 70,000 foreign migrants crossing into Spain from neighboring Morocco in late July.
Ceuta's regional leader, Juan Jesús Vivas, stated, 'What happened to us was not a migratory crisis,' highlighting the political and social tensions surrounding the issue.
Violence continued for hours after the major protests ended, with gunshots and explosions audible throughout the night, according to Fox News. Demonstrators carried signs reading 'A united Ceuta will never be defeated,' 'Sánchez to prison,' and 'Invaders — go home!
The protesters bore signs reading, 'A united Ceuta will never be defeated,' 'Sánchez to prison,' and 'Invaders — go home!
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has blamed Russia and Israel for amplifying the migrant crisis via social media, suggesting external influences in the July surge across the border, according to Fox News.
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