migration crisis
Coverage of migration crisis in the Nexus archive.
- A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge
Over 70,000 migrants from Morocco attempted to reach Ceuta last month in what became a deadly migration crisis between Morocco and Spain. At least 90 people died attempting to cross the border, with authorities blaming social media rumors and human smuggling networks for the surge.
- The viral videos that inspired tens of thousands to swim from Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta
Viral videos, including one from a Spanish news outlet, inspired tens of thousands to swim from Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta after a Supreme Court ruling barred immediate border pushbacks, leading to a deadly stampede and drownings. Misinformation about migration policies and regularization programs further fueled the mass movement.
- Ceuta alerts security forces over social media calls for August 15
The government of Ceuta has informed authorities about messages on Moroccan social media urging a new attempt to enter the Spanish enclave irregularly on August 15. This follows a recent migration crisis that resulted in dozens of deaths.
- Ceuta Between a Migration Crisis and a Hybrid Attack: Giorgia Meloni’s Policy and Europe’s Security
The article discusses Ceuta facing a migration crisis and hybrid attack, highlighting Giorgia Meloni's policy and criticizing European Democrats' actions as politically dishonest.
- Spain denies ignoring intelligence service warning over Ceuta migration crisis
The Spanish government denied ignoring warnings from its intelligence service, the Centro Nacional de Inteligencia (CNI), about a potential mass migration crisis in Ceuta. It stated no such reports were received, and efforts continue to manage the situation.
- ‘I just want a chance“: Moroccans sought better future in collective crossing to Spain territory
Moroccans attempted a mass crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to seek opportunities in Europe, but many were forced to return after Spanish authorities blocked their entry. Migrants faced legal challenges and lost belongings, while the surge created a humanitarian crisis in the region.
- Trump and far-right seize on Spanish migration crisis
US President Donald Trump and far-right figures in Europe used Spain’s migration crisis to warn of potential consequences if political opponents gain power, citing the surge of migrants in Ceuta as a cautionary example. Right-wing leaders and Trump-aligned officials called for stricter border controls and criticized policies they claim enable mass migration.
- Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisis
President Donald Trump held a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, highlighting his administration's achievements and using Spain's migration crisis as a warning ahead of U.S. midterms. He emphasized the need for Republican victories to prevent a similar 'invasion' in the U.S.
- Trump blames Spain for migrant chaos despite return of tens of thousands to Morocco
US President Donald Trump and other far-right leaders used Spain's migration crisis to advance political messaging on immigration. Over half of the migrants who crossed the border returned voluntarily to Morocco the same day.
- Thousands of Moroccans swim to Spanish enclave
Thousands of Moroccans have swum to a Spanish enclave, creating a migration crisis that is putting pressure on embattled Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
- Pope Leo bows to migrants' 'dignity' in Gran Canaria
Pope Leo visited the port of Arguineguin in Gran Canaria, a migration crisis hotspot, and criticized European leaders for allowing the Mediterranean to become an 'unmarked grave' while claiming to uphold human dignity.
- South Africa migration crisis: Ramaphosa's plan faces doubt
President Cyril Ramaphosa has introduced measures to address illegal migration in South Africa, but the plan is facing skepticism as tensions rise and anti-migrant protesters remain unconvinced of its effectiveness.