Thousands of Migrants Cross into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Approximately 49,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, following reports of thousands of illegal crossings into the territory on Thursday and Friday.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 31, 2026 —
An estimated 49,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in recent days, according to available reports. This influx follows an increased number of crossings into the territory reported on Thursday and Friday.
The exact number of individuals who have entered Ceuta has not been definitively specified beyond the approximately 49,000 figure. The reports indicate that thousands of these crossings occurred over a two-day period, Thursday and Friday. No further details regarding the timeline of these crossings beyond Friday were provided in the summary.
Ceuta is one of two Spanish cities located on the northern coast of Africa. It shares a border with Morocco. Migratory movements towards Europe frequently involve routes that pass through North African countries.
Further information regarding the nationalities of the migrants, their reasons for seeking entry, or the response from Spanish authorities was not detailed in the provided summary.
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