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Migrant women tell of sexual harassment in Spain's crisis-hit Ceuta - Reuters
Migrant women tell of sexual harassment in Spain's crisis-hit Ceuta Reuters
August 18, 2026In Spain's Ceuta, hundreds of migrants stage protest and demand asylum - Reuters
In Spain's Ceuta, hundreds of migrants stage protest and demand asylum Reuters
August 16, 2026PODCAST: Indonesia evacuations, Hurricane Lala and Ceuta arrests - Reuters
PODCAST: Indonesia evacuations, Hurricane Lala and Ceuta arrests Reuters
August 16, 2026Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
August 15, 2026Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush, say border workers' unions - Reuters
Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush, say border workers' unions Reuters
August 15, 2026Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush - Reuters
Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush Reuters
August 14, 2026Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.
August 14, 2026Spain plans burials, seeks identities of those killed in Ceuta migrant rush - Reuters
Spain plans burials, seeks identities of those killed in Ceuta migrant rush Reuters
August 7, 2026Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.
August 7, 2026Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.
August 6, 2026EU should use leverage with Morocco after Ceuta crossings, EU migration chief says - Reuters
EU should use leverage with Morocco after Ceuta crossings, EU migration chief says Reuters
August 6, 2026Spain's Ceuta seeks transfer of unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain after border rush - Reuters
Spain's Ceuta seeks transfer of unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain after border rush Reuters
August 5, 2026The viral videos that inspired tens of thousands to swim to Spain’s Ceuta - Reuters
The viral videos that inspired tens of thousands to swim to Spain’s Ceuta Reuters
August 4, 2026EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
August 4, 2026Italy to ask for EU-funded migrant centres at emergency EU talks on Ceuta - Reuters
Italy to ask for EU-funded migrant centres at emergency EU talks on Ceuta Reuters
August 4, 2026EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.
August 3, 2026EU can give Morocco more border support, von der Leyen tells Spain after Ceuta spat - Reuters
EU can give Morocco more border support, von der Leyen tells Spain after Ceuta spat Reuters
August 3, 2026Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump
The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.
August 3, 2026Spain's Ceuta overwhelmed as thousands remain after migrant border rush - reuters.com
Spain's Ceuta overwhelmed as thousands remain after migrant border rush reuters.com
August 3, 2026Death toll from migrant rush into Ceuta rises to 72 - Reuters
Death toll from migrant rush into Ceuta rises to 72 Reuters
August 2, 2026How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
August 2, 2026EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
August 1, 2026Migrants say hunger and hostility drove them back from Spain's Ceuta to Morocco - Reuters
Migrants say hunger and hostility drove them back from Spain's Ceuta to Morocco Reuters
August 1, 2026Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking".
August 1, 2026Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after calm night following border rush - Reuters
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after calm night following border rush Reuters
August 1, 2026What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
July 31, 2026Social media rumours, economic hardship fuel migrant surge into Ceuta - Reuters
Social media rumours, economic hardship fuel migrant surge into Ceuta Reuters
July 31, 2026About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta in 24 hours, Spanish territory's leader says
The estimated number of arrivals is more than 70% of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.
July 31, 2026Spain estimates 49,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta over past 24 hours - Reuters
Spain estimates 49,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta over past 24 hours Reuters
July 31, 2026Sleepless night near border of Spain's Ceuta as migrants torch vehicles - Reuters
Sleepless night near border of Spain's Ceuta as migrants torch vehicles Reuters
July 31, 2026Migrants break through border into Spain's Ceuta, military called in - Reuters
Migrants break through border into Spain's Ceuta, military called in Reuters
July 30, 2026Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
July 30, 2026Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
June 11, 2026