Morocco reports 11 deaths in Ceuta border crossing incident
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Moroccan Interior Ministry
Ceuta, Spain
July 30, 2026
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Morocco's interior ministry states 11 people died during the mass crossing into Ceuta. The ministry attributes the surge to social media exploitation and legal misinterpretations. Morocco is working with Spain to verify figures and identify bodies. Human rights groups claim the death toll is much higher, near 130.
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