Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory Moroccan police were seen monitoring dozens of migrants on the outskirts of the border town of Fnideq on Saturday. Photograph: Mohamed Siali/EPA Moroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid ⁠tightened security on both sides after social media posts ​called for another mass crossing. The attempt

Migrant children in Ceuta suffer loss, hunger in hope of a safer life in mainland Europe. Spanish police and soldiers in Ceuta escort migrants to the border to return to Morocco, August 1, 2026 [Fabian Bimmer/Reuters] Hundreds of unaccompanied minors are stranded in Ceuta in North Africa, following the massive surge of migrants who swam around the border fence with Morocco to reach the Spanish territory. Some of the children are traumatised after witnessing family members dro