Police clear Ceuta migrants off beaches in Spanish enclave

Spanish police began clearing thousands of migrants from the beaches of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on North Africa's coast, on Friday. This operation follows a surge of arrivals in July when over 72,000 people entered the territory from neighboring Morocco, though most have since departed. An estimated 10,000 migrants remain, with authorities establishing temporary housing in the port for some. NGOs report many are still unhoused and living in camps. The EU Migration Commissioner noted that images of migrants entering Ceuta have bolstered support for far-right parties, despite a general decline in irregular arrivals to Europe due to stricter policies.

Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air as they commenced the transfer of migrants from beaches to a new camp. The article states that these actions were taken by police during the operation. The specific timing of this event is not detailed beyond the commencement of the transfer. The location is identified as Ceuta, specifically involving migrants on beaches and their relocation to a new camp. The article does not provide information on the reasons behind the police actions or the transfer itself.

Spanish police began an operation Friday morning to move hundreds of migrants from Ceuta's beaches to a new tented site in the port area. Officers encountered difficulties managing crowds jostling for space, with reports of shots fired into the air. The operation aims to transfer over 3,000 migrants to a facility with a capacity of 1,700, as part of the government's effort to identify and care for those remaining in the enclave after a large influx from Morocco in July. Some migrants broke through police cordons during the transfer, but the situation was reportedly brought under control, allowing the operation to continue.