The story so far
Ceuta border breach
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 4h ago
Thousands of migrants, many swimming from Morocco, have entered Spain's Ceuta enclave. Spanish authorities estimate 2,000–3,000 arrivals. Spain deployed military reinforcements. The incident follows diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco.
How it unfolded
1d ago
Spain deploys military reinforcements
1d ago
Thousands cross fence and flood enclave
2d ago
Hundreds swim from Morocco to Ceuta
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →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, making it the biggest migration to Ceuta since 2021.
Spanish authorities deployed 200 police officers and 60 troops from the mainland to assist local law enforcement.
Migrants used inflatable rubber tubes to cross the Strait of Gibraltar and broke open a gate at the land border.
At least 60 people have died trying to cross the border by sea.
Earlier · 14h ago
Full story →Thousands of migrants cross into Spain's Ceuta on foot, EFE reports
Thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, on foot.
Migrants jumped over the border fence separating Ceuta from Morocco.
Spanish state news agency EFE reported the event on Thursday.
The incident represents a significant border crossing event in the region.
Ceuta is a frequent point of migration attempts from Africa to Europe.
Earlier · 10h ago
Full story →"Absolute Chaos": Thousands Breach Morocco Border With Spanish Territory
