Mass migration crisis at the Ceuta border
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Migrants, Moroccan and Spanish authorities
Ceuta, Spain / Fnideq, Morocco
Mid-May 2026
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Approximately 70,000 people crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco. Most migrants have been returned to Morocco, but thousands remain, including hundreds of unaccompanied minors. At least 99 deaths have been reported in connection with the crossing.
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