Thousands of migrants cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta
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Migrants, Spanish authorities
Ceuta, Spain
July 30, 2026
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Thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Thursday. Authorities have requested a national emergency and army intervention. The situation recalls the 2021 border crisis.
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