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Spain says huge surge across border into enclave has reversed, half of migrants go back

Spain says huge surge across border into enclave has reversed, half of migrants go back

By Michael Francis Gore and Ahmed Eljechtimi CEUTA, Spain/ FNIDEQ, Morocco, July 31 (Reuters) - Spain said on Friday that it had reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with thousands of people who had crossed the border by land and sea already heading back
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Spain, Morocco try to halt deadly rush on Spanish enclave after tens of thousands cross in a day

Spain, Morocco try to halt deadly rush on Spanish enclave after tens of thousands cross in a day

By Michael Francis Gore and Ahmed Eljechtimi CEUTA, Spain/ FNIDEQ, Morocco, July 31 (Reuters) - Spain and Morocco reinforced the border fence of a Spanish enclave on Friday and appeared to have largely halted mass crossings after tens of thousands of people arrived by sea and land in a day, with at
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60,000 cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta and at least 34 die after border breach

60,000 cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta and at least 34 die after border breach

Some 60,000 migrants have entered Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco in the past 24 hours, Ceuta’s president says
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Migrants pour into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco, military called in

Migrants pour into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco, military called in

By Jaime Lopez CEUTA, Spain, July 30 (Reuters) - The Spanish government deployed military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after migrants in Morocco broke through fences around the city on Thursday, overwhelming the Guardia Civil police force.
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Migrants cross border into Spain's Ceuta, overwhelming police, Guardia Civil says

Migrants cross border into Spain's Ceuta, overwhelming police, Guardia Civil says

MADRID, July 30 (Reuters) - Migrants broke through the fences into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday after overwhelming police at the city's breakwater, Spain's Guardia Civil police said.
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Migrants swarm border into Spain's Ceuta, overwhelming police, Guardia Civil says

Migrants swarm border into Spain's Ceuta, overwhelming police, Guardia Civil says

MADRID, July 30 (Reuters) - Migrants swarmed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday, overwhelming police at the city's breakwater, after swimming over from the Moroccan side, Spain's Guardia Civil police said. 
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Migrants break through border into Spain's Ceuta, military called in

Migrants break through border into Spain's Ceuta, military called in

By Jaime Lopez CEUTA, Spain, July 30 (Reuters) - The Spanish government said it will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after migrants broke through the fences into the city from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming the Guardia Civil police force.
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Sleepless night near border of Spain's Ceuta as migrants torch vehicles

Sleepless night near border of Spain's Ceuta as migrants torch vehicles

By Ahmed Eljechtimi FNIDEQ, Morocco, July 31 (Reuters) - Thousands of migrants streamed into the Moroccan town of Fnideq near the border with Ceuta overnight, despite a reinforced deployment of security that foiled most attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave.
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Ceuta Faces Humanitarian Crisis as Thousands Cross from Morocco

Ceuta Faces Humanitarian Crisis as Thousands Cross from Morocco

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta has declared a humanitarian and social emergency as thousands of migrants have crossed the border from Morocco in recent days. Regional President Jesus Vivas has called for military intervention to manage the situation. The surge in crossings follows a Spanish Supreme Court ruling that migrants intercepted at sea cannot be returned to Morocco. The Spanish government has promised additional resources but has not declared a national emergency. The situation remains tense, with ongoing attempts by migrants to enter the enclave.
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What to know about the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as migrant arrivals from Morocco spike

What to know about the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as migrant arrivals from Morocco spike

Thousands of migrants have entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local officials to seek help from Spain's national government
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Migrants Enter Spanish Enclave Ceuta Amid Overwhelming Numbers

Migrants Enter Spanish Enclave Ceuta Amid Overwhelming Numbers

Hundreds of migrants have entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, with many swimming and using inflatables to cross from Morocco. Others ran through a gate in the border fence. The territory's leader, Juan Jesús Vivas, stated that the number of arrivals has overwhelmed resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene. Spanish media estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 people entered Ceuta, though the Guardia Civil has not confirmed the figure. Ceuta, located on Morocco's northern coast, has long been a focal point for migrants attempting to reach Europe.
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Ceuta Faces Crisis as Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Cross Border

Ceuta Faces Crisis as Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Cross Border

Thousands of migrants have crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, creating a significant crisis. This mass crossing has led Ceuta officials to request the Spanish government to declare a national emergency and seek military intervention. The situation is reminiscent of the 2021 border crisis when over 8,000 migrants entered Ceuta in just two days. The influx has overwhelmed local reception centers, forcing many migrants to sleep on the streets. The Spanish government has responded by deploying military forces to maintain security, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged immediate action and coordination with Moroccan authorities.