What happened
A Spanish court has halted the government's plans to open a migrant shelter near the Port of Ceuta. The National Court ruled in favor of a motion presented by the Unified Police Union, which sought a preliminary injunction to stop the shelter's opening.
The shelter, which was intended to house at least 1,000 migrants, was nearing completion and was scheduled to open soon. However, local residents and workers expressed concerns over the shelter's location, citing its proximity to port fuel deposits and a nearby school.
The police union argued that the Transport Ministry did not provide adequate notification or information about the shelter's establishment, and that it posed a risk to public safety. The court ordered an immediate provisional suspension of the shelter's final preparation works and impending opening, pending a final ruling on the matter.
The Spanish government has been setting up temporary shelters across Ceuta to house thousands of migrants who remain in the city following a recent invasion. The government's delegation to Ceuta expressed surprise and perplexity at the court ruling, which they claim will hinder efforts to provide accommodation for migrants currently living on the streets.
