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Thousands of people return to Morocco after crossing the border into Ceuta

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Thousands of people return to Morocco after crossing the border into Ceuta
Thousands of people return to Morocco after crossing the border into Ceuta
Spanish soldiers have joined the police and Civil Guard officers at the Spanish exclave in North Africa, and authorities say 48,300 people out of an estimated 50,000 have already returned home voluntarily
Tens of thousands of migrants voluntarily leave after crossing into Spanish territory of Ceuta
Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory have returned voluntarily to Morocco
The Sun
The Sun52 mins ago
Tens of thousands of migrants poised to make beeline for Britain after storming Spanish enclave
MANY of the 60,000 migrants who stormed Ceuta will head for Britain once they are in mainland Europe, Reform UK said. Madrid will have to move tens of thousands from the tiny Spanish enclave, which borders Morocco, as it is now swamped. Officials will take them across the Strait of Gibraltar. At which point many...
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour1 hrs ago
Most of the 60,000 migrants who crossed into territory of Ceuta have left voluntarily, Spain says
Many young Moroccans who crossed into Ceuta told The Associated Press that they had hoped to find better work opportunities in Spain but were returning given the mayhem in Ceuta.
Migrants return to Morocco after crossing to Spain's Ceuta
Spain said on Friday that it had reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with most of the more than 50,000 people who had crossed the border by land and sea already heading back voluntarily.
Spain deploys troops to Ceuta after tens of thousands cross border from Morocco
The official death toll in Spain's tiny North African territory of Ceuta has risen to 57, after tens of thousands of migrants overran border controls and swam and climbed in from neighbouring Morocco.
The Rio Times
The Rio Times4 hrs ago
At Least 34 Dead as Tens of Thousands Cross Into Ceuta
Estimates put arrivals at up to 60,000 in 24 hours, roughly 70% of Ceuta's population. Pedro Sanchez, visiting on Friday, called it a violation of Spain's territorial integrity.
CTV News
CTV News5 hrs ago
60,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory of Ceuta, but many soon left voluntarily
About 60,000 migrants have crossed from Morocco into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory in the past 24 hours, Ceuta’s president said Friday, a figure that is equivalent to 70 per cent of the population of the self-governing city in North Africa.
CBS News
CBS News6 hrs ago
Thousands of migrants cross into Spain's tiny Ceuta territory, some die in journey
Thousands of migrants hoping to get to Europe swam or crossed from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta territory, with over a dozen dying in the process. Spanish officials are sending more law enforcement to the area as they attempt to control the flow of migrants and "restore normality."
What to know about Ceuta, the Spanish port thousands of Moroccan migrants are swarming
Dozens of people have died after mass migrant crossings from Morocco into the Spanish port territory of Ceuta reached a boiling point overnight. The eyes of the European Union have been fixated on the seven-square-mile city of Ceuta this week as thousands of migrants have poured into the city from Morocco and neighbori
Thousands make dramatic sea crossing into Ceuta from Morocco
Thousands make dramatic sea crossing into Ceuta from Morocco Areeb Ullah on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 12:16 Spain says around 60,000 people entered the North African enclave by land and sea, including thousands of children People from Morocco arrive at the Spanish border in Ceuta on 31 July 2026,
Africa News
Africa News8 hrs ago
Spain and Morocco reinforce border after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta
Officials estimate that more than 49,000 people crossed between Morocco and Ceuta in a 24-hour period.
Irish News
Irish News9 hrs ago
60,000 cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta in 24 hours after border breach
At least 34 migrants have died in the process, according to Ceuta’s president.
ABC News
ABC News9 hrs ago
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
HuffPost
HuffPost9 hrs ago
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  HuffPost
The New Arab
The New Arab9 hrs ago
Spain deploys troops to Ceuta after 60,000 migrants crossed sea
Madrid said it would seek to expel as quickly as possible those who entered the enclave and reinforce the border fence in to halt further mass crossings.
Time
Time9 hrs ago
Why Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Crossed Into the Spanish Exclave Ceuta
More than a dozen have died as thousands of migrants entered a small Spanish territory in Northern Africa. Here’s what to know.
Punch
Punch9 hrs ago
18 migrants die as thousands storm Spanish enclave Ceuta from Morocco
Tragedy strikes as 18 migrants die attempting to enter Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco. Thousands stormed the border, leading to drownings and stampedes.
MyJoyOnline
MyJoyOnline9 hrs ago
About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta, officials say
About 49,000 migrants have crossed into Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco in the last 24 hours via land and sea, officials estimate.
Vanguard
Vanguard11 hrs ago
Thousands cross from Morocco into Spain in new migrant crisis
The sudden massive influx has sparked a crisis for Spain's government and prompted France to announce tighter checks on its border with Spain.
Stuff
Stuff12 hrs ago
At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish territory of Ceuta
At least 18 migrants died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta after thousands of people breached the frontier with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory.
CBC News
CBC News12 hrs ago
At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish territory of Ceuta
At least eighteen migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where Spain deployed its military after thousands of people breached the border with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory.
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times23 hrs ago
Why are Moroccans leaving for Ceuta? Videos show thousands arriving at Spanish enclave; watch
Thousands of Moroccans swam into Spain’s Ceuta, prompting military reinforcements. Spanish TV estimated 2,000–3,000 arrivals.
NBC News
NBC News1 days ago
Thousands of migrants force their way into Spain’s African territory
Border guards in the tiny Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the Moroccan coast were overwhelmed as crowds of young men pushed through gates and swam around the border barrier, hoping to gain entry into Europe.
Thousands of Migrants Pour Across Border Into a Tiny Spanish Territory - WSJ
Thousands of Migrants Pour Across Border Into a Tiny Spanish Territory  WSJ
Fox News
Fox News1 days ago
White House blasts Spanish government as thousands of migrants surge from Morocco, emergency request denied
Video captures thousands of migrants stampeding through Ceuta as Spain's government denies the enclave president's request for a national emergency.
Daily Express
Daily Express1 days ago
Chaos as thousands of migrants storm border into Spanish territory - police 'overwhelmed'
There have been calls to declare a national emergency. 17:07, Thu, Jul 30, 2026 Updated: 17:09, Thu, Jul 30, 2026 Ceuta (Image: PA)Thousands of migrants have stormed into Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta as police are "overwhelmed" by the crowd of arrivals.MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Get the latest news from around
The Mirror
The Mirror1 days ago
Ceuta chaos as thousands cross into Spanish territory amid 'national emergency' plea
Footage shows crowds of people, mainly Moroccans, walking around the breakwaters at Tarajal beach in Ceuta and running on the beach and roads
CNN
CNN1 days ago
Thousands cross from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta
Thousands cross from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta  CNN
LBC News
LBC News1 days ago
Thousands of migrants climb barbed wire fences and force their way into Spanish territory as they storm EU border - lbc.co.uk
Thousands of migrants climb barbed wire fences and force their way into Spanish territory as they storm EU border  lbc.co.uk
The Independent
The Independent1 days ago
Ceuta asks Madrid to declare a national emergency as thousands cross into the Spanish territory
Authorities in Ceuta have asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands of migrants are crossing into the tiny Spanish territory
AP News
AP News1 days ago
Ceuta asks Madrid to declare a national emergency as thousands cross into the Spanish territory
Ceuta asks Madrid to declare a national emergency as thousands cross into the Spanish territory  AP News
Toronto Star
Toronto Star1 days ago
Ceuta asks Madrid to declare a national emergency as thousands cross into the Spanish territory
Ceuta asks Madrid to declare a national emergency as thousands cross into the Spanish territory  Toronto Star
Euractiv
Euractiv1 days ago
Spanish enclave overwhelmed by migrants arriving by sea
Spanish enclave overwhelmed by migrants arriving by sea  euractiv.com
Euronews
Euronews🏁 first to report2 days ago
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual.