Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMigrants who recently entered Ceuta, Spain's African enclave, are now returning to Morocco after their hopes for a new life in Europe were quickly dashed. Many cited hunger, exhaustion, hostility from locals, and the inability to continue their journey to mainland Spain as reasons for their departure. Initial crossings were prompted by viral social media videos and messages suggesting the heavily guarded border could be breached. Returnees reported high food prices and widespread shop closures in Ceuta, with some alleging attacks from residents in certain neighbourhoods. While Ceuta gradually returns to normal, some migrants remain determined to stay, despite the difficulties and the full capacity of reception centres. In fullCeuta crisis: Migrants say Spanish enclave was ‘like a prison’ as they return to MoroccoMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Migrants return to Morocco citing hunger and hostility in Ceuta
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMigrants who recently entered Ceuta, Spain's African enclave, are now returning to Morocco after their hopes for a new life in Europe were quickly dashed. Many cited hunger, exhaustion, hostility from locals, and the inability to continue their journey to mainland Spain as reasons for their departure. Initial crossings were prompted by viral social media videos and messages suggesting the heavily guarded border could be breached. Returnees reported high food prices and widespread shop closures in Ceuta, with some alleging attacks from residents in certain neighbourhoods. While Ceuta gradually returns to normal, some migrants remain determined to stay, despite the difficulties and the full capacity of reception centres. In fullCeuta crisis: Migrants say Spanish enclave was ‘like a prison’ as they return to MoroccoMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
