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60,000 Migrants Storm Ceuta; 34 Dead, Morocco Pushes Back

7/31/2026

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Spain reported that 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta on July 31, 2026.
Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas said at least 34 migrants died and 19 bodies were recovered.
Moroccan police used batons, tear gas and water-cannon trucks to push back migrants at the Ceuta border.
Spain deployed armed forces and pledged expulsions, while France, Italy and EU leaders demanded immediate Moroccan returns and border checks.

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Spain reported that 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta on July 31, 2026.
Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas said at least 34 migrants died and 19 bodies were recovered.
Moroccan police used batons, tear gas and water-cannon trucks to push back migrants at the Ceuta border.
Spain deployed armed forces and pledged expulsions, while France, Italy and EU leaders demanded immediate Moroccan returns and border checks.