The event, called via social media, will take place on Sunday, August 2, at 20:30 at Anselm Turmeda street, 7. The organisers ask attendees to bring Spanish flags under the slogan 'Let's defend Spain. Everyone with Ceuta and Melilla'.
The Balearic capital will join this Sunday in showing support for the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. A civic demonstration, spread through social media, has been called in front of the General Consulate of Morocco in Palma, at Anselm Turmeda street, number 7, starting at 20:30.
The initiative, circulating under the slogan “Let's defend Spain. Everyone with Ceuta and Melilla”, aims to express the support of the island's citizens for the inhabitants of both cities and for the Security Forces monitoring the borders. The organisers encourage attendees to carry the Spanish flag as a symbol of that solidarity.
The announcement has quickly spread across digital platforms, although the organising body has not yet been publicly identified. No official forecast has been provided regarding the number of attendees, although consulted police sources indicate that the call is resonating within Balearic society and that a large turnout is expected.
The mobilization comes at a time of particular tension at the Spanish borders in North Africa. In recent weeks, the increase in attempts at irregular entry has once again placed Ceuta and Melilla at the centre of political and social debate, reopening discussions on border control, the management of irregular immigration, and cooperation between Spain and Morocco.
The migratory pressure has provoked reactions from various sectors. While some voices demand enhanced security in the area and greater support for the deployed forces, other organisations insist on addressing the phenomenon through international cooperation and humanitarian assistance. The Palma call is framed within this context of citizen concern.
This demonstration adds to other similar initiatives that have emerged in different parts of Spain as a show of support for the autonomous cities. The promoters believe that the situation facing both cities requires greater institutional involvement and a coordinated response to tackle the increase in migratory pressure.
So far, no further details have been disclosed about the organisation of the event or the expected attendance. Authorities have also not reported any incidents related to the call or the adoption of extraordinary security measures, although such demonstrations are usually conducted under the supervision of the Security Forces to ensure the normal development of the mobilization and the maintenance of public order.
The call continues to spread through social media, where its promoters encourage citizens to participate in a demonstration aimed at expressing their support for Ceuta and Melilla and showing their concern about the evolution of the migratory crisis at the Spanish borders. The event is this Sunday at 20:30 at Anselm Turmeda street, 7, in Palma.
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