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Spain Reports 60,000 Migrants, 34 Dead, Border Crackdown

7/31/2026

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Spain reported roughly 60,000 migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta in 24 hours, with 34 deaths, 7,000 minors, and arrivals equal to 70% of the city’s 83,600 residents.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the surge an “attack,” pledged to return migrants to Morocco and reinforce the border.
Spain deployed armed forces to Ceuta and Melilla, where officials recorded 300-400 crossings overnight.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham offered help.

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Spain reported roughly 60,000 migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta in 24 hours, with 34 deaths, 7,000 minors, and arrivals equal to 70% of the city’s 83,600 residents.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the surge an “attack,” pledged to return migrants to Morocco and reinforce the border.
Spain deployed armed forces to Ceuta and Melilla, where officials recorded 300-400 crossings overnight.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham offered help.