Ceuta Border Crisis

Spain and Morocco spar over a migrant surge in Ceuta as children remain stranded.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged “united action” to strengthen EU border security after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Spanish officials said about 69,500 people had returned to Morocco, while fewer than 2,000 remained in Ceuta, including more than 800 unaccompanied minors needing food and shelter. Morocco’s Interior Ministry blamed the surge on misinformation, human trafficking networks and exploitation of digital platforms. Ceuta’s leader accused Morocco of encouraging or permitting the crossings.

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Border disorderLeans Right

The Ceuta crossings left the city struggling with migrants who remained after the breach, including men hiding to avoid return. Their presence and clashes with police showed a serious public-order and border-security crisis.