Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of failing to manage the migrant influx into Ceuta, prompting widespread protests across the country.
Thousands of people have gathered in cities across Spain to protest the government's response to the influx of migrants into Ceuta, an exclave on the north African coast. Opposition parties claim Sánchez has abandoned residents of Ceuta, while the government accuses right-wing parties of exploiting the crisis.
At least 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta on 30 and 31 July, with around 5,000 still remaining in makeshift camps or on the streets. Protests have occurred nearly every day, with demonstrators demanding the migrants be sent back or redistributed across Spain. Opposition leaders have called for Sánchez's resignation, and major rallies have taken place in Madrid and Ceuta.
Why it matters
The unresolved migrant presence in Ceuta fuels unrest and challenges Sánchez's crisis management.
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What to watch
Watch whether Spanish opposition parties push for formal accountability over Sánchez's handling of Ceuta's migrant situation.
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