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EU grapples with migrant crisis in Spain’s N. African enclave

Malaysia Times desk Original: Free Malaysia Today 8/1 06:08 X
EU grapples with migrant crisis in Spain’s N. African enclave
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France tightens border checks, Italy suspends its Schengen agreement with Spain and several countries call for Spain's Schengen membership to be suspended.

From the original report

The migrants have entered Ceuta from Morocco, the local regional president Juan Jesus Vivas told reporters, but by Friday evening officials said more than 48,000 had returned.

To cross into Ceuta, many had swam around a small border barrier that juts out into the Mediterranean but at least 34 died in the attempt.

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Free Malaysia Today
Originally published
Jul 31, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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