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Ceuta faces return of migrants to El Trampolín beach after eviction

After a cleanup effort, hundreds of migrants returned to El Trampolín beach in Ceuta, prompting police intervention once again.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Recently, the cleanup operation at El Trampolín beach in Ceuta was suspended after workers faced safety issues. Reports indicate that police were monitoring the cleanup services when over a thousand migrants were evicted from the area to allow activities to proceed.

However, after the suspension of the cleanup, many migrants returned to the beach, bringing tents and makeshift structures. This return occurred shortly after the cleanup team had started their work, reflecting the instability of the situation.

The situation has been reported by various media outlets, including Observador, which noted that hundreds of migrants resettled on the beach as soon as the operation had to be halted due to safety concerns.

While the police attempted to maintain order during the cleanup operation, the migrants' response was to return to the site, creating a cycle of evictions and reoccupations. This dynamic has been compared to a game of cat and mouse.

Information from other sources indicates that the destination of the migrants after the last eviction has not been officially communicated. The lack of clarity regarding the subsequent steps has raised additional concerns about the management of the situation.

Police and officials from the Ministry of Inclusion have been present in the area to try to control the situation, but the ongoing challenge of keeping migrants off El Trampolín beach persists. The situation continues to evolve, and authorities are monitoring developments.

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