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60,000 Migrants Flood Ceuta, 67 Dead, EU Calls Emergency

8/4/2026

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Migrants Flood Ceuta

Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta between 30 July and 1 August 2026.
Hundreds of migrants were left sleeping on Ceuta’s beach and near mosques after the crossing.
At least 67 people died trying to reach Ceuta, with 11 deaths reported in Morocco.
Ireland, holding the EU presidency, convened an emergency interior-ministers meeting to discuss the crisis.

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Italy Suspends Schengen

Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta between 30 July and 1 August 2026.
Italy suspended its Schengen free-travel arrangement with Spain for one month, saying it protects national security.
Spain’s interior ministry reported 48,300 migrants returned to Morocco, with many still awaiting repatriation.
President Donald Trump called influx an invasion and warned could reach America without Republican leadership.

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Ceuta Overrun

Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave between 30 July and 1 August 2026.
Twenty-two EU states sent a joint letter requesting an emergency videoconference of interior ministers.
Pedro Sánchez said the government would use resources to restore security in Ceuta.
Authorities reported at least 67 migrant deaths, including drownings and a stampede.
More than 48,000 migrants voluntarily returned to Morocco within 48 hours, interior ministry said.

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Italy suspended its Schengen free-travel arrangement with Spain for one month, saying the measure protects national security, according to the Italian government.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning and Center-leaning coverage.

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Migrants Flood Ceuta

Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta between 30 July and 1 August 2026.
Hundreds of migrants were left sleeping on Ceuta’s beach and near mosques after the crossing.
At least 67 people died trying to reach Ceuta, with 11 deaths reported in Morocco.
Ireland, holding the EU presidency, convened an emergency interior-ministers meeting to discuss the crisis.

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