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Spain’s north African Ceuta enclave reels as migrant influx equal to half its population crosses border

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/31 17:41 X
Spain’s north African Ceuta enclave reels as migrant influx equal to half its population crosses border
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CEUTA, July 31 — Thousands of migrants crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain’s north African Ceuta enclave, a police source said today, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was...

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In recent days, a total of around 40,000 migrants have crossed into the territory — population 80,000 — the source added.

The sudden massive influx has sparked a crisis for Spain’s government and prompted France to announce tighter checks on its border with Spain.

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Malay Mail
Originally published
Jul 31, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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