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57 Dead, 50,000 Migrants Reach Ceuta; Schengen Suspension Urged

8/2/2026

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On Thursday, about 50,000 migrants swam to Ceuta, killing at least 57.
Spain’s Supreme Court on July 8 ruled that migrants who avoided a barrier could be expelled, while those who swam must undergo a legal process.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged Spain’s suspension from Schengen.

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On Thursday, about 50,000 migrants swam to Ceuta, killing at least 57.
Spain’s Supreme Court on July 8 ruled that migrants who avoided a barrier could be expelled, while those who swam must undergo a legal process.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged Spain’s suspension from Schengen.