Migrant Influx and Security Operations at Ceuta Border
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Moroccan authorities, Spanish government, Migrants
Ceuta, Morocco-Spain border
August 2026
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Moroccan authorities intercepted hundreds of migrants near the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Recent weeks saw a massive influx of migrants into the territory, with conflicting reports on the death toll. Morocco and Spain have implemented strict security measures to prevent further irregular migration.
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