Two people were injured in the early hours of Thursday in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, after an episode of unrest involving stabbings and clashes between migrants. Spanish authorities carried out detentions at the scene of the incidents.
The injured were taken to hospitals in the region. The assaults involved the use of sharp weapons, according to reports from local authorities. The situation occurred in the context of the transfer of hundreds of migrants to temporary tents set up in the port area of the city.
The Guardia Civil and local police were mobilized to contain the clashes and carry out the necessary detentions. The incident has reignited concerns about the living conditions of migrants who arrive at the Spanish enclave, many attempting to cross into Europe.
Ceuta and Melilla are entry points for thousands of African migrants who attempt to reach the European continent each year, frequently facing situations of overcrowding and tension in reception centers.
