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The battles between minors and indigenous people in Marcilla (Navarra) spark a residents' revolt

Clashes between migrant minors at the reception centre and local youths have sparked outrage among residents. The locals denounce a lack of security and point to the PSOE government as the direct responsible.

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Marcilla, a small Navarran municipality of 3,000 inhabitants, is living through a crisis of coexistence that has erupted with force. Several incidents involving unaccompanied minors (UMAs) of the Centre for Observation and Reception (COA) and local youths have descended into authentic pitched battles: stone-throwing, late-night runs, intimidation and street violence.

The final incident, which was the last straw, took place the night before the 14 June demonstration: A group of minors from the COA, some with their faces covered, caused riots in the town centre., throwing objects and provoking a police intervention. According to witnesses, there were scenes of a «battle royal» with stone-throwing, shouting and smashing.

According to the neighbours, The centre is accommodating more than double its original capacity., rising from 40 to almost 100 residents. This situation has led to what many describe as a “total loss of control” and a “permanent sense of insecurity”.

Mass mobilisation and popular outrage

In the face of this escalation, Hundreds of residents gathered on Friday 14 June under the slogan “Marcilla says enough”. The mobilisation, called via social media and neighbourhood groups, saw widespread participation from citizens of all ages who protested. the immediate closure of the centre or, at the very least, its drastic reduction.

The protesters demanded that the Navarrese government listen to their demands and take real action.“This is not xenophobia, it is a call to live in peace.. It is not racism to ask for coexistence. It is not intolerance to demand respect for our streets, our homes, our lives.«. Their demand is clear: «Restore the lost tranquillity in the municipality..said several attendees.

The communiqué from the rally leaves no room for doubt:«We demand that the COA in Marcilla be closed, and that it be closed now.«. Furthermore, they issue a warning to the Foral Government: «What else has to happen before decisions are made? What are we supposed to wait for?«.

With firmness and forcefulness, they close their manifesto with a cry for dignity:«Marcilla deserves to live in peace. She deserves to walk without fear. She deserves solutions, not excuses. For the safety of our streets, for the future of our children, for Marcilla's dignity. Enough is enough! We demand solutions now.!»

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