Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn

The Guardian World | Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:33:24 GMT

Spain’s new decree,
Five hundred children allowed,
Ceuta's shift unfolds.

Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent backEurope live – latest updatesThe Spanish government has U-turned and said it will allow 500 migrant children in Ceuta to relocate to the mainland.The majority of the estimated 70,000 people…

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