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Irregular migration to Ceuta rises 191% as Spain highlights the importance of cooperation with Morocco

Irregular migration to Ceuta has increased sharply in 2026, according to the latest figures from Spain’s Interior Ministry, placing renewed attention on the role of cooperation between Madrid and Rabat in managing migration along the western Mediterranean and North African borders. Between January......

Scabies outbreak reported among Spanish troops in Ceuta amid migration tensions

A scabies outbreak has been reported among Spanish military personnel stationed in Ceuta, with at least 14 soldiers confirmed to have contracted the contagious skin condition, according to Spanish media reports. The cases emerged amid heightened pressure on the Spanish enclave following a recent increase......

Italy Defends Border Controls As Migration Dispute With Spain Intensifies

Italy and Spain are facing growing tensions over temporary border controls introduced amid concerns about irregular migration and possible new attempts to reach Ceuta. Italian authorities have defended the measures, while Spanish officials have responded with similar checks on travelers arriving from......

Reuters: Spain received six warnings before the mass migrant crossing toward Ceuta

Spanish authorities reportedly received six warnings from two unions representing border workers in Ceuta in the weeks before a mass attempt by migrants to enter the Spanish enclave on July 29 and 30, according to Reuters. The warnings reportedly followed a Spanish court ruling issued on June 29 concerning......

Migration Crisis in Ceuta: Madrid Seeks to Clarify Morocco's Responsibilities

The migration crisis that has shaken Ceuta continues to provoke reactions within the Spanish government. The Spanish Minister of Health, Mónica García, has called for a precise establishment of responsibilities related to the events, while highlighting both the humanitarian and geopolitical dimensions......

Ceuta authorities report 15 rape cases amid heightened security after mass migrant arrivals

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have reportedly registered 15 rape cases since the mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave at the end of July, according to Spanish media reports. The cases were reported in different parts of the city, with the latest incident allegedly occurring on Friday evening......

UN reports sharp rise in migrant deaths on routes from Africa to Europe in 2026

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations agency, has reported a sharp increase in the number of migrants who have died or gone missing while attempting to travel from Africa to Europe during the first four months of 2026. According to the latest figures, fatalities and disappearances......

United States advises travelers to reconsider trips to Ceuta amid security concerns

The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Ceuta following heightened security concerns linked to recent tensions and an immigration-related crisis in the Spanish-administered territory. The U.S. Department of State uses a four-level travel advisory system, ranging from normal......

Spain rules out Morocco ending extradition cooperation

Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has dismissed the possibility of Morocco suspending its extradition agreement with Spain, stressing that judicial and security cooperation between the two countries remains strong. Speaking during a visit to Ceuta, Grande-Marlaska referred to......