In the Spanish city of Ceuta, located on the northern coast of Africa and bordering Morocco, a massive demonstration took place. Participants advocated for the unity of the city's residents, increased border control, and more active assistance from the central authorities of Spain. The reason for the rally was the events of late July, when Ceuta faced an unprecedented influx of migrants. Tens of thousands attempted to enter the territory of the Spanish enclave. Most subsequently returned to Morocco, but several thousand migrants still remain in Ceuta. The rally was held under the slogan “We’ve had enough. Ceuta does not surrender.” Representatives from the Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Hindu communities of the city called for people to take to the streets. According to the organizers, around 10,000 people participated in the demonstration. The police provided a more modest estimate of about 5,000 participants. As noted by the Spanish newspaper El País, one of the reasons for the mass turnout was the accumulated discontent among local residents regarding the situation. Demonstrators demanded a strong response from the Spanish government to the mass border crossings and greater solidarity from other regions of the country. The slogan heard on the streets was: “Ceuta is also Spain.” Some protesters told Spanish media that they feel abandoned and believe that the central authorities are not paying enough attention to what is happening in the enclave. ## Authorities call the situation unbearable The administration of Ceuta also appealed to Madrid, demanding additional measures to ensure the city's safety. Local authorities insist on further strengthening border control and require a solution for the thousands of migrants who continue to remain in the enclave without legal grounds following the mass breach. A particular problem is the large number of minors. More than a thousand children and adolescents who arrived unaccompanied need housing and assistance. The mayor of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, described the current situation as unbearable and stated the need for support from the central government. According to official data from Spain, in the last days of July, more than 70,000 people illegally entered Ceuta. Some attempted to reach Spanish territory by swimming or by boat, while others scaled high barriers separating Ceuta from Morocco. Attempts to enter the enclave were accompanied by numerous tragedies. Reports indicate that 141 people died trying to reach Ceuta. Spain took some time to bring the situation under control. Initially, Madrid's actions drew criticism from several EU member states, but after urgent consultations, tensions were eased. ## The dispute between Spain and Italy continues At the same time, disagreements remain between Spain and Italy. Following the events in Ceuta, Italian authorities implemented border checks for people arriving from Spain. Madrid considers such measures unjustified and emphasizes that none of the migrants who entered Ceuta during the mass breach made it to the European mainland of Spain. In response, Spanish authorities also began checking passengers arriving from Italy through airports and seaports. Although the mass breach at the border has been stopped, the consequences of the crisis for Ceuta are far from over. Thousands of migrants remain in the small enclave, and local residents are increasingly demanding concrete solutions from Madrid, enhanced security, and proof that Ceuta will not be left to face the consequences of the migration crisis alone.