Humanitarian crisis of unaccompanied minors in Ceuta
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Unaccompanied minors, Ceuta local authorities, Spanish government
Ceuta, Spain
August 2026
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Thousands of unaccompanied minors are living in makeshift conditions in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Local authorities report being overwhelmed, with sexual assault cases rising and reception facilities at 5,000% capacity. The Spanish government plans to transfer minors to the mainland, but faces resistance from some regional governments.
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