Migration

At least 72 dead as 50,000 migrants cross from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta in single day

At least 72 people died and tens of thousands crossed from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on 30 July, overwhelming the city of 85,000 and triggering a political crisis across the European Union.

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Migration·4h 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·2h ago

72 dead as 60,000 migrants storm Ceuta; EU calls crisis meeting, Belgium demands Schengen suspension

At least 72 migrants drowned trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco this week, as 60,000 crossed illegally. Belgium's liberal MR party now demands Spain's partial suspension from the Schengen free-travel zone.

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Migration·4h 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·5h 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·11h 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·14h 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·15h 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·22h 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·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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Migration·Jul 23

Germany expands Afghan deportations beyond criminals as Faridoon Tofan, 46, faces removal next week

Germany is expanding deportations to Afghanistan beyond criminals and security threats, with a 46-year-old Afghan who fled the Taliban now facing removal next week after a bus trip to Rome.

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Migration·2d ago

Musk compares Ceuta migrant arrivals to zombie invasion, Trump warns of US border crisis

Elon Musk posted a clip from World War Z to mock Spain's migration policy, then shared real footage from Ceuta and the US-Mexico border. Donald Trump called the situation 'terrible' and warned of a similar scenario if Democrats win in 2028.

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At least 72 dead as 50,000 migrants cross from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta in single day

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

72 dead as 60,000 migrants storm Ceuta; EU calls crisis meeting, Belgium demands Schengen suspension

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

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

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

Latvia closes sole Belarus border crossing as hybrid migration war escalates

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

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

Germany expands Afghan deportations beyond criminals as Faridoon Tofan, 46, faces removal next week

Musk compares Ceuta migrant arrivals to zombie invasion, Trump warns of US border crisis

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