At least 18 died as 49 000 people crossed to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco.
31 July 2026
Some drowned and others got caught up in crush, as the incident prompts criticism of Spain from France and Italy
The latest incident dwarfs the last mass border crossing in May 2021, when 10 000 people entered the territory over the course of two days by taking advantage of a loosening of border controls by Morocco.
The latest incident dwarfs the last mass border crossing in May 2021, when 10 000 people entered the territory over the course of two days by taking advantage of a loosening of border controls by Morocco.