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Thousands of migrants depart Ceuta as EU tightens borders

CEUTA, Spain - Almost all of the tens of thousands of migrants who entered Spain’s enclave of Ceuta in North Africa had left by Saturday, officials said, as some EU countries bolstered their border controls over the sudden influx.

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Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe

"We will not yield an inch", "a failure of EU's migration policies", "demagoguery": the migrant crisis in Ceuta has sparked strong reactions from EU countries and political figures. Some are calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, others call these "instrumental attacks".

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EU offered Spain support ‘from first moment’ of Ceuta crisis, says von der Leyen, after Sánchez hits out – Europe live

‘Not a single person reached mainland Spain or rest of EU,’ says European Commission president, after Spanish PM condemned ‘selfish, polarising’ reaction of some countries

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Death toll in Spain-Morocco border crisis in Ceuta reaches 67

The Spanish government reports that the death toll in the Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67

The Independent UK

Ceuta latest: UK ministers under pressure to strengthen borders after 60,000 migrants flood into Spanish enclave

Andy Burnham says situation ‘cause for concern’ as Spain sends troops to deal with crisis

Evening Standard

Could the EU kick Spain out of the Schengen area over the Ceuta crisis?

Italy reintroduced air and maritime border controls, while Finland and Denmark ask for full suspension of the free-movement rules for Spain. The European Commission has to trigger the procedure, a move which does not appear imminent.

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Trump and JD Vance claim ‘socialists are ruining Spain’ amid Ceuta crisis

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Ceuta latest: Spain condemns EU’s ‘selfish and unlawful’ response as most of 60,000 migrants return to Morocco

Spain sent troops to deal with the crisis as Morocco deployed water cannon trucks at the crossing-gates

The Independent UK

Italy suspends Schengen border rule after Ceuta migrant crisis — what it means

The Italian government said the decision was taken after thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco. Although Spain later said most of those who entered had voluntarily returned, Rome argued that the crisis exposed the need for tighter border controls. Unlike neighbouring countries, Italy does not share a…

The Times of India

‘I just want a chance’, says Moroccan migrant who attempted crossing into Cueta

Of the 60,000 people who crossed between Thursday and Friday morning, some 45,000 had returned to Morocco within hours

The Independent UK

Spain says most migrants return to Morocco after border rush kills 57

Spanish authorities said 57 bodies had been recovered on the Spanish side of the border. Officials warned that the death toll could be higher as there may have been additional casualties on the Moroccan side. According to the government, some migrants drowned while others were crushed as they attempted to…

The Times of India

How the Ceuta border crossing incident immediately played into the hands of Spain’s far right

It is estimated that more than 50,000 migrants crossed entered the small Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the course of a single day after the border effectively collapsed. Ceuta, an autonomous city, sits on Morocco’s northern coast. The Spanish government has said almost all of the migrants have since returned…

The Conversation

Spain's legal dilemma behind Ceuta's record migrant arrivals

Ceuta is facing its worst migration crisis since 2021, with its reception centre overflowing and facilities for unaccompanied minors operating at 1,600% of capacity.

Euronews

Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

Spain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned voluntarily to Morocco. Moroccan forces used batons and tear gas to manage crowds at the border gates. The incident caused division in Europe, with Italy suspending Schengen arrangements with…

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The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims

A crisis at the border in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, has led to unsubstantiated claims about Spain’s migration policies

The Economic Times

Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisis

Italy has suspended Schengen border-free travel with Spain for one month. This action follows a significant migrant influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The Italian government also agreed with Paris to enhance border controls. Critics view this move as a symbolic gesture for domestic political gain.

Euronews

Migrants in Ceuta cannot move to other countries, EU says

The European Commission says migrants who entered the Spanish enclave irregularly will not reach mainland Europe, as EU countries call for Spain’s suspension from Schengen over border-control failures.

The Economic Times

Why Spain has a city in Africa: The 2,000-year story of Ceuta at the center of Europe's migrant flashpoint

Thousands of migrants are attempting to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco. Ceuta is a small Spanish territory located on the African continent. This enclave serves as one of Europe's most closely watched external borders. Morocco disputes Spain's sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, its other enclave. These territories remain politically…

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The Independent UK

Europe faces border crisis as 60,000 migrants cross into Ceuta from Morocco in 24 hours: ‘Absolute chaos’

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez calls the breach an ‘attack on Spain’s territorial integrity’

Euronews

Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain

Italy's decision to temporarily reintroduce Schengen border checks for travellers arriving from Spain was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

France 24

Trump blames Spain for migrant chaos despite return of tens of thousands to Morocco

US President Donald Trump and other far-right leaders on Friday seized on Spain's migration crisis to bolster their political messaging on immigration, while over half of the migrants who had crossed the border made their way back to Morocco voluntarily the same day.

The Times of India

MAGA piles on to Morocco as Trump twits Spain over Ceuta

The migrant surge into Ceuta is escalating into a geopolitical flashpoint. President Trump is using the crisis to reinforce his border security message. This event is also fueling online conspiracy theories linking it to wider international disputes. US officials have intervened in Spain's domestic politics regarding immigration policies. The situation…

Radio France Internationale

'Humanitarian emergency' as influx of migrants overwhelms Spanish enclave Ceuta

Some 60,000 migrants entered Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in the space of 24 hours, between Thursday and Friday, leaving at least 34 dead and prompting France to tighten controls along its border with Spain.

The Times of India

'Remember that picture': Trump uses Ceuta crisis as warning for US voters

US President Donald Trump and his vice president JD Vance led far-right efforts on both sides of the Atlantic to exploit Spain's migration crisis, portraying the surge in Ceuta as a preview for America if Democrats regain power.

International Business Times

Spain Is Grappling With a Migrant Crisis. Trump Is Using It As a Cautionary Tale For The U.S.

Spain has been dealing with a migrant crisis in its African enclave of Ceuta after some 60,000 people entered from Morocco over the past 24 hours. President Donald Trump said the U.S. could face a similar reality if Democrats win the next presidential elections.

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