Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

'We are losing our youth': In northern Morocco, mourning those who drowned off Ceuta

In Tétouan, families mourn the deaths of many young men who tried to swim to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta at the end of July. According to a Moroccan non-profit organization, over 140 people lost their lives. Despite these tragedies, many still dream of reaching Europe clandestinely.

Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta

Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory Moroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid ⁠tightened security on both sides after social media posts ​called for another mass crossing. The attempted crossing on Saturday came two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, causing tensions within the EU and prompting anti-immigration rhetoric a...

By Reuters

Moroccan Police Intercept Migrants Heading for Ceuta Enclave

Security forces in Fnideq have stepped up operations to prevent migrants from crossing into Ceuta.

Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush

Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets as Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed to Spain's Ceuta as sides step up crackdown

Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain's North ‌African enclave of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides of the border after social media posts called for another mass migrant crossing.

Ceuta: False social media posts fuel migration tensions

False social media posts claiming the Morocco-Ceuta border would open for Spain’s Assumption holiday have prompted migrants to gather near the crossing. Moroccan and Spanish authorities have tightened security after a recent mass influx into Ceuta, while Morocco says those spreading the false claims could face legal action.

By FRANCE24

Over 100 migrants headed for Spain’s Ceuta arrested by Morocco in latest border surge

The attempted crossing comes two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, sparking tensions within the EU and fuelling anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide

By David Latona and Maria Alejandra Cardona

Morocco arrests 111 as migrants attempt to reach Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta

Morocco arrested at least 111 people attempting to reach Ceuta as authorities tightened security following online calls for another mass migrant crossing.

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta in security crackdown

Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides of the border after social media posts called for another mass migrant crossing. The attempted crossing came two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, sparking tensions within the European Union and fuelling anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide. At least 96 people died in the attempt to reach Eur...

By [email protected] (Reuters)

Spain, Morocco bolster Ceuta security after new migrant surge

Spain and Morocco have tightened security along the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta after calls circulated on social media urging another mass influx of migrants into the...

It Was Destroyed In Just Days...

It Was Destroyed In Just Days... Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, In a matter of days, once-pristine beaches in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have been reduced to open-air dumps and disease-ridden camps occupied by thousands of illegal migrants who refused to leave after the mass invasion from Morocco. Locals describe feces, urine, garbage, and makeshift shacks covering the sand. Contagious illnesses are spreading. Mass brawls with bladed weapons have broken out. ...

By Tyler Durden

Morocco’s Ceuta Surge Shows How Migration Has Become Weaponized

Morocco’s pressure on Spain is the latest example of a growing form of political coercion Europe is particularly exposed to.

By Yves Smith

Ceuta: Spain and Morocco fear new wave of migrants - The Brussels Times

Ceuta: Spain and Morocco fear new wave of migrants  The Brussels Times