Thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta overnight, while 18 people died attempting the journey, according to a police source, highlighting the dangers of irregular migration.
People gather at Bab Sebta, on the Morocco-Spain border near Spain’s enclave of Ceuta and the Moroccan town of Fnideq, on July 30, 2026. Photo by ABDELMAJID BZIOUAT / AFP
Thousands of migrants crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, a police source said on Friday, adding that it was impossible to estimate how many people in total.
“There was a steady stream of people all night long,” and while arrivals were lower than during the day, migrants “continued to arrive overnight and are still arriving” on Friday morning, the source said.
A total of 18 people died while attempting to reach the Spanish enclave, the source said.
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