Ceuta enclave
Coverage of Ceuta enclave in the Nexus archive.
- Military and police escort swarm of migrants out of Spain’s Ceuta enclave
A large group of migrants were escorted by police and military personnel towards El Tarajal crossing in Spain’s enclave of Ceuta. The event involved coordinated efforts between security forces to manage the migrant group.
- Spain says migrants are returning back to Morocco after flood of illegal immigrants rushed border
At least 57 migrants died during a border rush of 50,000 people into Spain's Ceuta enclave, though most have returned to Morocco. Spain reports that migrants are returning to Morocco after the surge.
- Spain says 49,000 migrants entered Ceuta enclave in one day
Spain reported a record influx of 49,000 migrants entering the Ceuta enclave in one day. This number is nearly five times higher than the peak of Europe’s 2015 migration crisis.
- Thousands cross into Spain's north Africa enclave in new migrant crisis
Thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave overnight, with around 40,000 entering in recent days, overwhelming the area's 80,000 population and prompting a government crisis. France has announced tighter border checks with Spain in response.