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Ceuta storming prompts protests and tensions
Violent security tensions erupted in the Spanish city of Ceuta after more than 70,000 migrants from Morocco crossed into the city at the end of July, leading to unrest and protests by residents against the deteriorating security and health conditions. Police forces used tear gas to prevent protesters from attacking the migrants on the beach, while thousands of migrants face difficulties in obtaining food, water, and shelter, with some living on beaches or in temporary centers. Spanish authorities have requested emergency funding from the European Union to better protect the borders and properly receive migrants, while the government is seeking to enhance the repatriation process to Morocco. Additionally, the government increased funding by 25 million euros to accommodate unaccompanied minors, amid escalating political debate over how to manage the crisis. Meanwhile, Moroccan officials are calling for a review of the status of Ceuta and Melilla, considering it time "to liberate" the two cities.
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