The Town Hall of Lebrija held a gathering on Wednesday in support of Ceuta and read a manifesto calling for a humanitarian response based on dialogue and human rights.
The Town Hall of Lebrija organised this gathering on Wednesday, 2nd September, outside the council building as a show of solidarity with the Autonomous City of Ceuta, its residents, and all those affected by the migratory emergency in recent weeks.
Municipal representatives, social groups, and citizens of Lebrija attended the event to symbolically stand with the people of Ceuta. During the gathering, the mayor read the institutional manifesto “In the Face of the Humanitarian Crisis: Lebrija with Ceuta”, in which the council expresses its support and acknowledges the efforts made to confront a situation that has tested the city's capacity to host.
The text thanks the Armed Forces, the Guardia Civil, the National Police, and the Local Police, as well as healthcare professionals, Red Cross, social entities, and volunteers. It also dedicates words to the deceased and conveys condolences to their families, asserting that the protection of life and dignity should be at the centre of any response.
The manifesto values Ceuta as an example of coexistence among cultures and religions, emphasising that this diversity “constitutes a heritage that makes us proud as a country.” It also acknowledges that a sudden and massive migratory arrival can overwhelm hosting resources and strain basic services, a situation that affects both the residents of Ceuta and the migrants.
“Recognising this difficulty does not weaken our solidarity: it makes it more honest,” states the manifesto.
The Town Hall of Lebrija calls for sufficient resources and shared responsibility among administrations, and urges all political forces to show “foresight” to prioritise alleviating suffering over any differences. In the face of violence or confrontation, it advocates dialogue and loyal cooperation as ways to manage migration and ensure coexistence.
As a concrete gesture, the Town Hall has sent the manifesto to the Autonomous City of Ceuta and has offered “the human and material resources at its disposal,” as well as its collaboration in whatever may be needed. The mayor concluded the reading by reaffirming the solidarity of Lebrija and its bond with Ceuta: “Lebrija, a hardworking and supportive town, extends its hand to Ceuta today.”
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