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Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches

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Spain will allow most underage migrants in Ceuta to stay as temporary facilities struggle with capacity overloads.

Spanish authorities have announced that most underage migrants who entered Ceuta will not be returned, following days of chaotic crowd control efforts. The policy update comes after thousands of migrants previously flooded back to the enclave's beaches when a new port facility quickly ran out of capacity. Security forces had earlier deployed warning shots and batons to manage the surging crowds being transferred to temporary tented sites.

Spanish ministerial officials clarified the legal stance regarding underage arrivals in the enclave.
Thousands of individuals returned to local beaches after temporary accommodation facilities exceeded their capacity limits.
Law enforcement officers utilized batons and discharged firearms into the air during crowd containment operations.
Video footage captured groups of people sprinting toward designated temporary encampments.

Written before 1 later update from the outlets covering this story.

Timeline

Sep 18Police fired warning shots and used batons to control crowds during migrant camp transfers in Ceuta.
Sep 19Thousands of migrants returned to local beaches after the new port holding facility ran out of space.
Sep 21A Spanish minister stated that most underage migrants who entered the enclave will not be returned.

Why it matters

Migration pressures in Spanish enclaves like Ceuta frequently strain local infrastructure and trigger complex bilateral diplomatic and legal challenges regarding border control and minors.