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Hundreds of Migrants Storm Ceuta, Swim Past Spanish Border Fence
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🗓 30 Jul 2026, 10:39 PM
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Hundreds of migrants breached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by swimming around the sea‑fenced border, AFP reporters observed on Thursday.
On Thursday, hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta by swimming past the sea‑fenced border, according to AFP.
The breach occurred near the maritime barrier that separates Ceuta from Morocco, with the migrants reportedly avoiding the land fence.
Spanish police and coast guard units were deployed to the area; no injuries were reported.
Ceuta has long been a focal point for migrants from Morocco and other African countries seeking entry into Spain and the EU.
The Spanish government has urged cooperation with Moroccan authorities to strengthen border controls and prevent future incursions.
The breach occurred near the maritime barrier that separates Ceuta from Morocco, with the migrants reportedly avoiding the land fence.
Spanish police and coast guard units were deployed to the area; no injuries were reported.
Ceuta has long been a focal point for migrants from Morocco and other African countries seeking entry into Spain and the EU.
The Spanish government has urged cooperation with Moroccan authorities to strengthen border controls and prevent future incursions.