Law enforcement officers in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, clashed with anti-migrant demonstrators on Thursday.
The confrontations took place one month after the territory saw the arrival of thousands of migrants who had crossed over from Morocco.
Why It Matters
Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish enclave cities situated on the north coast of Africa, sharing the only land borders between the European Union and an African country. Because of this geographic reality, these territories are major transit points for migrants and asylum seekers attempting to reach continental Europe. Sudden surges in border crossings frequently trigger diplomatic friction between Madrid and Rabat, as well as intense domestic political debates in Spain over immigration and border control.
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