Topic signal in France
Updated Jul 30, 2026
ceuta
A sudden surge of migrants entering Ceuta from Morocco has caused tensions between Spain and Morocco, prompting increased border controls.
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A sudden surge of migrants entering Ceuta from Morocco has caused tensions between Spain and Morocco, prompting increased border controls.
In the past 24 hours, around 49,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, leading to renewed diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The Spanish Prime Minister has visited the area amid the ongoing migrant arrivals. In response, France is strengthening controls at its border with Spain to manage the situation further.
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