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human smugglers

Coverage of human smugglers in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 31 · 13:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 16:04 UTC
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Ceutaplace2Moroccoplace2Juan Jesús Vivasperson2Pedro Sánchezperson2Rachid Sbihiperson2European Commissionorganization2Spainplace1Ursula von der Leyenperson1Humanitarian crisistopic1Spanish Interior Ministryorganization1Moroccan Interior Ministryorganization1Civil Guardorganization1border breachtopic1Spain’s interior ministryorganization1
Recent coverage
  • WORLDJul 31 · 16:04 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    60,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory of Ceuta, but many soon left voluntarily

    Approximately 60,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta territory from Morocco in 24 hours, triggering chaos and a humanitarian crisis. Half of the migrants voluntarily returned to Morocco, while at least 57 died in the process, including drownings and a stampede. Spain deployed armed forces and police to manage the situation, with officials condemning human smugglers and calling for swift returns.

  • WORLDJul 31 · 13:00 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Spain’s PM blames trafficking gangs as 60,000 cross into Ceuta from Morocco, with 34 deaths

    Approximately 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta in 24 hours, with 34 deaths reported, including drownings and stampede fatalities. Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez blamed human trafficking gangs for the crisis, while local officials described the situation as unsustainable and a humanitarian emergency.