Migration

Death toll in Ceuta migrant crisis reaches 72 as Spain installs floating barrier

At least 72 people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave from Morocco, while Madrid installed a 500-metre floating barrier and over 48,000 migrants returned.

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Migration·2h ago

EU erupts in diplomatic row as 22 nations demand border crackdown after 50,000 migrants enter Ceuta

A diplomatic firestorm has erupted after 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain's African exclave of Ceuta, with Italy and Denmark rallying 22 EU nations to demand a border crackdown while Madrid accuses them of political exploitation.

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Migration·30m ago

At least 72 migrants die trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco

Most drowned while swimming from Morocco; a 500-metre floating barrier is being installed as searches continue for further victims.

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Migration·1h ago

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Amar El Azizi among 67 dead in Ceuta border crossing

Faten Ben Amar El Azizi, 20, a player for Maghreb Atlético Tetuán, was identified among the victims of the mass attempt to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave, which saw 60,000 people surge the border in 24 hours.

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Migration·3h ago

EU split over migration after 60,000 cross into Ceuta; 22 leaders demand border crackdown

After 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, 22 EU leaders signed a letter calling for stronger external borders, while Spain accused some partners of 'selfish' reactions and Italy suspended Schengen rules.

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Migration·6h ago

Spain installs floating barrier off Ceuta after 60,000 migrants cross from Morocco, 67 dead

Spanish authorities began installing a 500-metre floating barrier between Morocco and the Ceuta beach of Tarajal on Saturday, days after 50,000 to 60,000 people crossed into the North African exclave in a surge that left at least 67 dead.

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Migration·8h ago

Feijóo denounces 'premeditated occupation' as 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta, blames Sánchez

The PP leader visits Ceuta after 50,000 to 60,000 people crossed from Morocco, accusing the government of inaction and demanding to know if it had prior intelligence.

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Migration·from Aug 1·upd. 19h ago

King Felipe VI says state must 'ensure security' as EU calls crisis meeting over Ceuta arrivals

Over 50,000 people swam into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco within two days, leaving dozens dead. Spain's King expressed indignation and Ireland announced a Tuesday videoconference of EU interior ministers.

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Migration·12h ago

Ceuta reopens after 60,000-strong migration wave, festival canceled and fair workers stranded

Ceuta begins a fragile return to normality after over 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in two days, triggering a 24-hour lockdown, the unprecedented cancellation of its patron saint festival, and hundreds of stranded fairground workers.

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Migration·19h ago

Spain builds sea barrier in Ceuta after 60,000 migrants cross from Morocco, death toll reaches 67

Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish exclave on Thursday and Friday, overwhelming the city of 83,000. Spain began installing a 500-metre floating barrier on Saturday as the death toll rose to 67.

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Migration·12h ago

Latvia closes sole Belarus border crossing as hybrid migration war escalates

The Paternieki-Grigorowszczina checkpoint, the only open crossing between Latvia and Belarus, was closed on 31 July due to IT system failures, amid a surge in illegal migration that Riga calls a hybrid war.

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Migration·3d ago

Spain deploys army to Ceuta after thousands of migrants cross from Morocco, one dead

At least one person died as thousands of migrants, mostly young men, swam and climbed fences into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, prompting Madrid to deploy 60 soldiers and the regional leader to declare an 'absolute humanitarian emergency'.

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Death toll in Ceuta migrant crisis reaches 72 as Spain installs floating barrier

EU erupts in diplomatic row as 22 nations demand border crackdown after 50,000 migrants enter Ceuta

At least 72 migrants die trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Amar El Azizi among 67 dead in Ceuta border crossing

EU split over migration after 60,000 cross into Ceuta; 22 leaders demand border crackdown

Spain installs floating barrier off Ceuta after 60,000 migrants cross from Morocco, 67 dead

Feijóo denounces 'premeditated occupation' as 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta, blames Sánchez

King Felipe VI says state must 'ensure security' as EU calls crisis meeting over Ceuta arrivals

Ceuta reopens after 60,000-strong migration wave, festival canceled and fair workers stranded

Spain builds sea barrier in Ceuta after 60,000 migrants cross from Morocco, death toll reaches 67

Latvia closes sole Belarus border crossing as hybrid migration war escalates

Spain deploys army to Ceuta after thousands of migrants cross from Morocco, one dead

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