"Absolute Chaos": Thousands Breach Morocco Border With Spanish Territory
As of July 15, nearly 3,000 migrants had entered Ceuta by land or sea this year, according to ministry figures.
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As of July 15, nearly 3,000 migrants had entered Ceuta by land or sea this year, according to ministry figures. Migrants cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Thursday, July 30, 2026. Officials estimated that 20,000 migrants were able to bypass a long border fence between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta on Thursday. Migrants cheer after they cross into Spain from Morocco. In response, enraged Spanish citizens were seen taking to the streets to push them back. The scenes of people streaming across the frontier recall the border crisis of May 2021 when more than 8,000 migrants spared into Ceuta in just two days.
Furthermore, At the time, Morocco was accused of easing border controls and allowing migrants to cross into the enclave after Spain allowed Polisario Front leader Brahim Ghali to receive medical treatment at a Spanish hospital, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Madrid. Spain's Interior Ministry, which tracks irregular migration, would not confirm the number of migrants who had made it to Ceuta in the last few days but said it would publish its next migration report on Aug. The pro-independence Polisario Front for decades has claimed to be the legitimate representative of the indigenous Sahrawi people of disputed Western Sahara.
In addition, Spain's foreign ministry on Thursday night denied that the deluge of people had nothing to do with the regularisation efforts. Spain's government said that 18 people died while trying to reach Ceuta on Thursday alone. How 20,000 migrants SWAM from Morocco into Spanish enclave after court ruled anyone arriving by sea could NOT be forced back: Fears 'invaders' will keep coming after loophole exposed - as local homes are broken into.
Moreover, To reach Ceuta, located on the northern African coast, migrants often swim from the Moroccan town of Fnideq, covering about 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) to reach Spanish territory.
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As of July 15, nearly 3,000 migrants had entered Ceuta by land or sea this year, according to ministry figures.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMigrants cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Thursday, July 30, 2026. Officials estimated that 20,000 migrants were able to bypass a long border fence between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta on Thursday. Migrants cheer after they cross into Spain from Morocco. In response, enraged Spanish citizens were seen taking to the streets to push them back.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe scenes of people streaming across the frontier recall the border crisis of May 2021 when more than 8,000 migrants spared into Ceuta in just two days.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAt the time, Morocco was accused of easing border controls and allowing migrants to cross into the enclave after Spain allowed Polisario Front leader Brahim Ghali to receive medical treatment at a Spanish hospital, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Madrid.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSpain's Interior Ministry, which tracks irregular migration, would not confirm the number of migrants who had made it to Ceuta in the last few days but said it would publish its next migration report on Aug.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe pro-independence Polisario Front for decades has claimed to be the legitimate representative of the indigenous Sahrawi people of disputed Western Sahara.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSpain's foreign ministry on Thursday night denied that the deluge of people had nothing to do with the regularisation efforts.
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Spain's government said that 18 people died while trying to reach Ceuta on Thursday alone.
according to Daily MailHow 20,000 migrants SWAM from Morocco into Spanish enclave after court ruled anyone arriving by sea could NOT be forced back: Fears 'invaders' will keep coming after loophole exposed - as local homes are broken into.
according to Daily MailTo reach Ceuta, located on the northern African coast, migrants often swim from the Moroccan town of Fnideq, covering about 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) to reach Spanish territory.
according to NDTV - Top StoriesAt least three people died yesterday attempting to reach Ceuta by sea, Sbihi and activists in both Morocco and Ceuta reported.
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