Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta

Authorities in Morocco have arrested 111 people attempting to cross into Spain's Ceuta, amid tightened security triggered by a deadly mass crossing in July.

The attempted crossings come two weeks after around 72,000 people rushed into the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco. Calls for another mass crossing had been circulating on social media this week.

Moroccan authorities have intercepted dozens of migrants seeking to cross into the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta, reports say. More than 100 people were blocked trying to make their way to the border on the outskirts of the town of Fnideq, according to Moroccan security sources cited by Spanish media and the R

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

More than two weeks after tens of thousands of illegal migrants stormed the border of the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, thousands of migrants remain in the city, resulting in the area's once pristine beach being converted into a full-on encampment with dozens of makeshift huts being constructed out of garbage, and promptin

A social media campaign encouraged people to flock to Ceuta just weeks after many died while making the crossing.

Morocco arrested at least 111 people attempting to reach Ceuta as authorities tightened security following online calls for another mass migrant crossing.

Hundreds of migrants tried to enter the Spanish enclave in North Africa, after social media posts called for another mass crossing.

Hundreds of migrants tried to enter the Spanish enclave in North Africa, after social media posts called for another mass crossing.

Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain's North ‌African enclave of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides of the border after social media posts called for another mass migrant crossing.

At least 111 people have been arrested for trying to get into Ceuta following another call on social media for a mass crossing of migrants.

Social media posts called for another mass migrant crossing.

The attempted crossing comes two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, sparking tensions within the EU and fuelling anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide

Two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, Morocco is stepping up their security checks by monitoring social media and increasing patrol

Moroccan police reportedly intercepted 111 migrants on Saturday near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, in what appeared to be the second mass crossing attempt in the area in less than a month

In late July, tens of thousands of migrants crossed the European border into a small enclave in a single day.

Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets as Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.

Authorities in Madrid and Rabat are taking no chances, working together to prevent a repeat of last month’s mass crossings into the exclave.

Italy’s decision to impose border checks with Spain following the influx of thousands of migrants into Ceuta was driven by national security concerns, not politics, according to its interior minister.

A team of EU migration experts is in Ceuta for a “first-hand assessment” of the situation, as reports warn of a potential new migrant influx on 15 August. Brussels, however, says its focus remains on protecting the EU’s external border at all times, rather than on any “specific date”.

Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.

Morocco won't abandon its claim over Ceuta, says Spain's former envoy  euractiv.com

Spain has ruled out discussing the future of Ceuta and Melilla after Morocco's justice minister reiterated Rabat's sovereignty claims over the two enclaves.