Explainer on why thousands of migrants are crossing from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, the deadly risks and the wider EU border tensions.

Thousands of migrants have entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, with at least 57 dying in the attempt, ...

Ceuta and the larger Spanish territory of Melilla, which is more than 300km east, are located on the Mediterranean coast at ...

Enclave has been a diplomatic flashpoint and is seen as a destination for people trying to reach Europe ...

The incident has sparked concern in Europe while Spain also faces a challenge in balancing its relations with neighbouring ...

What to know about the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as migrant arrivals from Morocco spike - Thousands of migrants have entered ...

Spain has lost control of Ceuta. On July 30, 2026, Madrid’s sovereignty over its Northern African colonial enclave evaporated ...

Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta witnessed an unprecedented migrant surge as an estimated 50,000-60,000 people crossed from Morocco within 48 hours, overwhelming local authorities. The current s ...

Thousands of people have streamed into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta in north Africa from Morocco, with at least 18 dying in the attempt, prompting Spain to deploy its military to restore the ...

Word that the border gate had opened drew crowds, days after a Supreme Court ruling weakened Spainish authorities' power to ...

A Spanish woman trembled with fear as she pleaded for help in a local news segment. Jaw-dropping scenes have shown swarms of what appears to be mostly, […] ...