Spanish authorities and Red Cross volunteers have begun distributing food, drinking water, and essential supplies to migrants stranded in Ceuta, following days of growing humanitarian concerns after the recent mass border crossing.
Aid workers say the assistance is the first large-scale relief effort to reach many of those who had been left without adequate support for several days.
Ramses Mohamed, a social educator with the Elín Association, said many of the stranded people are asylum seekers fleeing conflict and instability in countries including Sudan, Yemen, and Mali.
He called on authorities to treat the situation as a humanitarian crisis, arguing that many of those arriving require protection and basic assistance rather than being viewed solely through the lens of migration control.
The aid operation comes as thousands of migrants remain in Ceuta following the recent surge that overwhelmed local reception facilities and emergency services.
Spanish authorities continue coordinating with humanitarian organizations while also working with Moroccan officials to manage the situation and strengthen border security.
The latest developments have renewed debate across Europe over migration policy, asylum procedures, and the need to balance border management with humanitarian responsibilities.
Emergency workers say support operations will continue as authorities assess the needs of those still waiting for assistance in the Spanish enclave.
