Keywords: Irregular Migration


Spain Arrests 45 People in Ceuta Over Alleged Identity Document Fraud on Algeciras Ferry Route

Spanish police have arrested 45 people in Ceuta in an investigation into the alleged use of fraudulent identity documents to bypass port security checks and travel by ferry to mainland Spain. According to Spanish news agency Europa Press, 40 of those detained are suspected of attempting to board ferries......

West African migrant arrivals in Europe fall 59% in first half of 2026

The number of West African nationals reaching Europe by sea fell by 59% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Despite the significant decline, the UN agency warns that dangerous journeys and......

Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Begin Sebta Visit Amid Migration and Diplomatic Tensions

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia began a politically sensitive visit to Sebta on Tuesday, bringing the Spanish monarchy to the North African enclave amid continuing diplomatic considerations and renewed attention to migration cooperation between Madrid and Rabat. The royal couple was welcomed......

Bardella and Vox’s Abascal Turn Ceuta Into a Flashpoint in Europe’s Migration Debate

CEUTA, Spain — A joint appearance by Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally (RN), and Santiago Abascal, head of Spain’s Vox party, has brought renewed political attention to migration and border security in Ceuta, amid mounting tensions surrounding the planned visit of King......

Spanish Police Dismantle Ceuta’s Last Major Migrant Camp as Authorities Step Up Evacuations

Spanish authorities have moved to clear the last major informal migrant encampment in Ceuta, deploying a large police contingent to El Guano Square early Sunday as efforts continued to relocate migrants who had gathered in the Spanish enclave at the end of July. More than 20 police vans belonging to......

Tunisia refuses entry to six Moroccans amid irregular migration concerns

The experience of several Moroccan travelers at Tunis-Carthage International Airport has reignited questions over border controls, entry refusals and the growing scrutiny applied to passengers suspected of attempting irregular migration through Tunisia. According to testimonies received by Hespress,......

From Madrid to Brussels: Ceuta crisis expands beyond Morocco-Spain ties

The migration crisis that erupted around Ceuta in July has transformed the political scope of a border issue traditionally managed through the bilateral relationship between Morocco and Spain. What began as a major challenge for Madrid has increasingly become an EU-wide matter, drawing the attention......

Italy extends border checks with Spain amid continuing Ceuta migration concerns

Italy has extended temporary checks on air and maritime routes with Spain for another 15 days, citing continued concerns linked to the situation in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. The decision prolongs measures that temporarily suspend the normal border-free arrangements between the two......

Ceuta court hands suspended prison sentence to man who sheltered seven migrants

A court in Ceuta has handed down a one-year suspended prison sentence to a 21-year-old man convicted of facilitating the irregular entry and concealment of seven migrants, including two minors. The defendant was found to have used a relative’s home as a temporary hiding place for migrants who......