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Ongoing international incident
August 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026. "France and Italy tighten border controls over migrant crisis in Spain's Ceuta". France24. 1 August 2026. Archived
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2025 Iberian Peninsula blackout the 2026 Adamuz and Gelida train accidents), as well as the 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis. While Sánchez has admitted to having
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Current calendar year
conflict and ongoing crisis in the area stimulated by the Houthis. 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis: Approximately 80,000 people illegally enter Ceuta, Spain with smaller
2026
Migrant disaster in Ceuta, Spain
incident 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis Abad, Rocío; Arroyo Rodríguez, Jorge (6 February 2014). "At least nine immigrants die in desperate bid to cross Ceuta border"
2014_Ceuta_border_incident
26 September – A right-wing demonstration in Madrid over the 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis draws tens of thousands of people. Source: 1 January – New Year's
2026_in_Spain
International diplomatic dispute
member of the Republican Party voting for it. On 6 August 2026, during the 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis, US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated that
2025–2026 Spain–United States diplomatic crisis
2025–2026_Spain–United_States_diplomatic_crisis
Diplomatic crisis between Spain and Morocco
Perejil Island crisis 2007 Morocco–Spain diplomatic conflict 2014 Ceuta border incident 2022 Melilla border incident 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis Morocco-Spain
2021 Morocco–Spain border incident
2021_Morocco–Spain_border_incident
Group of European states without mutual border controls
European migrant crisis in 2015, and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The table below lists temporary internal border controls in place as of September 2026, according
Schengen_Area
Part of the Morocco–Spain border at Ceuta
stop migrants from entering Europe. Morocco objected to the construction of the barrier since it does not recognize Spanish sovereignty in Ceuta. Ceuta is
Ceuta_border_fence
Spanish autonomous city in northwestern Africa
Reconquista. In summer 2026, unrest occurred in Ceuta after approximately 70,000 migrants breached the border with Morocco. Ceuta is separated by 17 km
Ceuta
Spanish politician
Dancausa criticised the government of Pedro Sánchez over the 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis and alleged that they had prior intelligence. He said in 2022
Ignacio_Dancausa
Chancellor of Austria since 2025
a swift return to the negotiation table". In July 2026, in response to the migration crisis in Ceuta, Stocker criticised Spain's migration policy, arguing
Christian_Stocker
International border
In July 2026, the Spanish Interior Ministry announced that roughly 80,000 migrants had crossed the border and entered Ceuta, with 141 migrants dying. Many
Morocco–Spain_border
Sea rescue organization
Starting in August 2026, during the 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis, Mission Lifeline activists provided support for migrants holding out in Ceuta. They claimed
Mission_Lifeline
Migrant vessel sinkings in the Mediterranean Sea
refugee crisis". Financial Times. Retrieved 21 August 2022. "Italy finds 30 bodies in migrant boat". BBC News. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2026. Alfred
List of migrant vessel incidents on the Mediterranean Sea
List_of_migrant_vessel_incidents_on_the_Mediterranean_Sea
Event in Melilla, Spain
the migrants, in case there was any type of disciplinary infraction." 2014 Ceuta border incident 2021 Morocco–Spain border incident 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis
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Routes from tropical Africa to Europe
2005. During this period, hundreds of migrants attempted to breach the barriers of the Spanish enclaves (Ceuta and Melilla), resulting in numerous fatalities
Migrants'_African_routes
Spanish politician
minister of deregulation, welfare and family. In August 2026, following the 2026 Ceuta migrant crisis, Nolasco announced Aragon's position that it would not
Alejandro_Nolasco
Part of the Morocco–Spain border at Melilla
"'Big, beautiful' walls don't stop migrants in the US and Europe". "Ceuta and Melilla: Spain wants rid of anti-migrant razor wire". BBC News. 14 June 2018
Melilla_border_fence
Bilateral relations
Canary Islands. In late July 2026, a mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta escalated into a major crisis: Ceuta's president reported that tens
Morocco–Spain_relations
Norwegian politician
in the wake of the Ceuta migrant crisis, Aas-Hansen issued her support for Spain and how Spanish authorities had handled the crisis. She furthermore emphasised
Astri_Aas-Hansen
Bilateral relations
says Israel and Russia spread disinformation on Ceuta migrant crisis". France 24. 2026-08-31. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Sampedro, Javier (4 December 2008). "Sefardíes
Israel–Spain_relations
Spanish territories along the northern African coast
so-called "major places of sovereignty", comprising the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, and the "minor places of sovereignty", referring to a number
Plazas_de_soberanía
undocumented migrants by 2027. On July 2026, almost 1.2 million of Spain's undocumented migrants applied for legal status. Along with Melilla, Ceuta's position
Immigration_to_Spain
Spanish autonomous city in northwestern Africa
Status of Ceuta and Melilla in Spanish Foreign and Security Policy". Real Instituto Elcano. Retrieved 3 May 2026. "Melilla: Thousands of migrants attempt
Melilla
16 July 2026. "Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis". Euronews. 31 July 2026. Archived from the original on 31 July 2026. Retrieved
2026_in_Italy
Moving refugees to cause political issues
lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2024/09/19/l-enclave-espagnole-de-ceuta-sous-la-pression-de-migrants-marocains-souhaitant-rejoindre-l-europe_6324517_3212.html
Weaponized_migration
25 September 2024. http://www.cmeyanchama.com/Documents/Guinee/eserv_La_crisis_de_1969.pdf "El nacionalismo Saharaui - de Zemla a la organizacion de la
List_of_wars_involving_Spain
Spanish judge and politician (born 1962)
4 years. During the immigration crisis in May 2019, thousands of migrants crossed the Spanish-Moroccan border in Ceuta; Grande-Marlaska in turn announced
Fernando_Grande-Marlaska
undocumented migrants". Deutsche Welle. 27 January 2026. Stanley-Smith, Joe (31 July 2026). "Italy and Spain clash over Schengen as Ceuta migration spat
Immigration_to_Europe
Prime Minister of Italy since 2022
31 July 2026. "Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis". Associated Press. 4 August 2026. "Giorgia
Giorgia_Meloni
Security organization of spain
Spanish). Retrieved 2026-08-23. Tobalina, Alejandro (2026-08-24). "Sánchez convoca el Consejo de Seguridad Nacional por la crisis de Ceuta casi un mes después
National Security Council (Spain)
National_Security_Council_(Spain)
French footballer (born 1998)
support for the inhabitants of Ceuta, a North African autonomous city controlled by Spain. In July 2026, more than 70,000 migrants illegally entered the city
Kylian_Mbappé
Prime Minister of Sweden since 2022
Ferdinand (31 July 2026). "France ups Spanish border checks as Schengen unity wobbles over Ceuta crisis". Politico Europe. Retrieved 31 July 2026. "Schwedisches
Ulf_Kristersson
Italian politician (born 1973)
Italian). 25 January 2026. Retrieved 27 January 2026. Stanley-Smith, Joe (31 July 2026). "Italy and Spain clash over Schengen as Ceuta migration spat boils
Matteo_Salvini
Country in Southwestern Europe
September 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2026. dos Santos, João Marinho (27 July 2017). Ceuta não foi conquista mas começo dela [Ceuta was not a conquest but the beginning
Portugal
Continent
Masalit and Zaghawa, who, over the centuries, have variously intermixed with migrants from the Arabian peninsula. Small communities of Afroasiatic-speaking Beja
Africa
President of Argentina since 2023
country. In August 2026, Milei stated that "the end of socialism gets closer," making a reference to the migrant crisis in Ceuta as a result of the crossing
Javier_Milei
Decade of the Gregorian calendar (2020–2029)
into Ceuta by the Moroccan authorities". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 July 2026. "Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis". www
2020s
African continent. In particular, Spain has land borders with Morocco at Ceuta and Melilla and the Italian island of Lampedusa lies just 113 km from Tunisia
Demographics of the European Union
Demographics_of_the_European_Union
Euronews. Retrieved 16 March 2026. Kassam, Ashifa (18 May 2021). "More than 6,000 migrants reach Spain's north African enclave Ceuta". The Guardian. Madrid
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Bilateral relations
nation has a territorial land border with EU member Spain in the exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. It also has a maritime border with Spain through the Gibraltar
Morocco–European Union relations
Morocco–European_Union_relations
Prime Minister of Denmark since 2019
down the far-right, it came at a high cost. In July 2026, in response to the migration crisis in Ceuta, Frederiksen supported Italian Prime Minister Giorgia
Mette_Frederiksen
French politician (born 1995)
to people living in France illegally." In response to the migration crisis in Ceuta, Bardella criticised Spain's migration policies, accusing the Spanish
Jordan_Bardella
Country in Southern and Western Europe
cross into Ceuta from Morocco, with 41 deaths". AP News. Retrieved 31 July 2026. "Interior cifra en 72.000 los migrantes que entraron en Ceuta y en 70.000
Spain
Country in North Africa
African migrants stormed the borders of the Spanish enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta. In response, Spain deported dozens of the illegal migrants to Morocco
Morocco
first time. Then, the economic crisis of Spain in 2008–2014 resulted in an emigration of hundreds of thousands of migrants. During the early 2000s, the
Demographics_of_Spain
Being opposed to non-citizens entering another country
undocumented migrants". Deutsche Welle. 27 January 2026. Stanley-Smith, Joe (31 July 2026). "Italy and Spain clash over Schengen as Ceuta migration spat
Opposition_to_immigration
of migrants soars". The Guardian. Madrid. Retrieved 13 August 2026. Rodríguez, José María (14 June 2017). "Spain's handling of the Cayuco boat crisis".
2008_Spanish_general_election
Bilateral relations
July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026. "Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies". BBC. 7 August 2026. Retrieved
Italy–Spain_relations
Government of Italy since 2022
original on 31 July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026. "Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis". Associated
Meloni_government
1949 treaty forming the basis of NATO
Latvia—briefly considered triggering Article 4 due to the Belarusian migrant crisis, but it was not formally requested. On 28 December 2024, Swedish member
North_Atlantic_Treaty
take in migrant ship after Italy's populists turn it away". Rome: CNN. Retrieved 21 March 2026. "Aquarius in Valencia: Spain welcomes migrants from disputed
April 2019 Spanish general election
April_2019_Spanish_general_election
Valencian Community: Ximo Puig Ceuta: Juan Jesús Vivas Melilla: Juan José Imbroda Ongoing – 2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis 8 March – 2018 Spanish women's
2018_in_Spain
Spanish political party since 2013
the most-voted party in the Region of Murcia and the autonomous city of Ceuta. At the beginning of 2020, during the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic
Vox_(political_party)
Moroccan sultanate (1666–1912)
today), was taken by Morocco in 1729, leaving only the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla as the remaining European outposts in Morocco. Muhammad also
Alawi_Sultanate
Angrois derailment, the 2014 Ceuta incident (in which 15 migrants drowned as a result of police action), and an Ebola crisis in October 2014 (widely seen
2015_Spanish_general_election
Left-wing European political alliance
correspondientes Juntas Electorales Provinciales y por las Juntas Electorales de Ceuta y de Melilla". Boletín Oficial del Estado (in Spanish) (núm. 129, de 30
Democracy in Europe Movement 2025
Democracy_in_Europe_Movement_2025
1975–2014 period in Spanish history
occupation by Moroccan gendarmes of the uninhabited Perejil Island, close to Ceuta, and which Spain considered under its sovereignty. Aznar's government decidedly
Reign_of_Juan_Carlos_I
Violent use of stones
illegal immigrants near the Melilla border fence and Ceuta border fence by asserting that groups of migrants attempting to storm the border in mass-entry events
Stone_throwing
Branch of the Islamic State in Sahel
similar cell was uncovered in the Spanish cities of Seville and Ceuta. On 29 January 2026, the Islamic State's Sahel Province and West Africa Province launched
Islamic State – Sahel Province
Islamic_State_–_Sahel_Province
ballots) in each constituency. The remaining two seats were allocated to Ceuta and Melilla as single-member districts elected by plurality voting. The
2004_Spanish_general_election
Criminal organizations based in Albania or composed of ethnic Albanians
Times (10 December 2006) Archived 13 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine "Ceuta Nostalgia.- Las Mafias en España" (in Catalan). Usuaris.tinet.cat. 20 August
Albanian_mafia
Ethnic group native to Portugal
Oceania (southwest Pacific Ocean). Starting in 1415, with the conquest of Ceuta, the Portuguese took a significant role in the Age of Discovery, which culminated
Portuguese_people
Pereira. On 21 August 1415, Ceuta was conquered by Portugal, and the long-lived Portuguese Empire was founded. The conquest of Ceuta was facilitated by a major
History_of_Portugal
Ethnic group indigenous to North Africa
Algeciras and Ceuta. In the mid-11th century, the Hammudids lost control of their Iberian possessions, but retained a small taifa kingdom based in Ceuta. In 1083
Berbers
Undoing political, economic and cultural legacies of colonisation
long-lasting colonial empire which had begun in 1415 with the conquest of Ceuta and ended only in 1999 with the handover of Portuguese Macau to China. In
Decolonization
Bilateral relations
the Republican Party voting for it. On 6 August 2026, during the 2026 Ceuta migrant crossing crisis, US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated
Spain–United_States_relations
ballots) in each constituency. The remaining two seats were allocated to Ceuta and Melilla as single-member districts elected by plurality voting. The
2000_Spanish_general_election
Colonial empire between 1415 and 1999
caravans merely shifted their routes to bypass Ceuta and/or used alternative Muslim ports. Although Ceuta proved to be a disappointment for the Portuguese
Portuguese_Empire
measure allowing for unaccompanied underage migrants held in detention centers in the Canary Islands and Ceuta to be held in other regions of the country
2025_in_Spain
Political party in Spain
Spain into a federation. It also expressed support for Spanish ownership of Ceuta and Melilla, and decried Moroccan claims to these cities. The Workers' Front
Workers'_Front_(Spain)
Measures taken to regulate the movement of goods and people across borders
the European migrant crisis. The walls at Melilla and at Ceuta on Spain's border with Morocco are designed to curtail refugees' and migrants' ability to
Border_control
ballots) in each constituency. The remaining two seats were allocated to Ceuta and Melilla as single-member districts elected by plurality voting. The
1982_Spanish_general_election
Continental union of African states
entirety of continental Africa, except for several territories held by Spain (Ceuta, Melilla, and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera). In addition, European countries
African_Union
Country in West Africa
Mali Empire. The introduction of Islam by Susu traders, merchants and migrants in the 18th century further enriched the culture, eventually establishing
Sierra_Leone
north African enclave Ceuta". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 27 March 2023. "The Reasons Behind the Spanish-Moroccan Crisis". The Washington Institute
History_of_Morocco
Continent
July 2026). "Climate crisis-driven heat 'sucking soils dry' as extreme drought hits Europe". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 7 August 2026. "Europe"
Europe
(7): 151–168. ISSN 0210-2943. Blázquez Martínez, José María (1968). "La crisis del siglo III en Hispania y Mauritania Tingitana". Hispania: Revista española
List of wars involving ancient and medieval Spain
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Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean
illegal migrants have reached the Canary Islands, Melilla and Ceuta, using them as entry points to the EU. A record number of 46,843 migrants, mostly
Canary_Islands
and Portuguese traders to capture coastal areas. For example, in 1415, Ceuta was captured by Portuguese forces, who led a military campaign to conquer
Moroccan_nationality_law
Overseas department of France
not an island (the others being the Spanish Autonomous Cities in Africa, Ceuta and Melilla). French Guiana's inhabitants are French citizens with full
French_Guiana
capitalistic and racially discriminatory policies, normalizing male labour migrancy in African families. After Africa began decolonising in 1960, post-colonial
Economy_of_Africa
Core region of the African continent
Sao, Kanem, Bornu, Shilluk, Baguirmi, and Wadai. Around 2500 BCE, Bantu migrants had reached the Great Lakes Region in Central Africa. Halfway through the
Central_Africa
Jewish diaspora of Spain and Portugal
Morocco. Because of later emigration, it was also spoken by Sephardim in Ceuta and Melilla (Spanish cities in North Africa), Gibraltar, Casablanca (Morocco)
Sephardic_Jews
arrivals from Nepal and other countries, affecting almost 40,000 labour migrants with valid work permits who were yet to leave. In mid-March, labour permits
COVID-19_pandemic_in_Nepal
(2 May 2020). "Half a century ago stoic Britons battle a similar health crisis without any lockdown". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 December 2020. Underworth
List of disasters in Great Britain and Ireland by death toll
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remaining were Moroccans living in Spain. Most of those who joined lived in the Ceuta enclave in North Africa, but also Girona and Malaga. At the time of departure
Foreign fighters in the Iraqi conflict
Foreign_fighters_in_the_Iraqi_conflict
000 more migrants than forecast apply for Spain's residency amnesty". 15 June 2026. "Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants". 21 April
Premiership of José María Aznar
Premiership_of_José_María_Aznar
Ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Africa
15 May 2020[update]. The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached in Ceuta on 13 March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached in
COVID-19_pandemic_in_Africa
December 2016 battle in Aleppo
HMS Dragon. Due to NATO pressure, the naval force was denied refuelling at Ceuta by the Spanish government. Admiral Kuznetsov eventually refuelled off North
Aleppo offensive (November–December 2016)
Aleppo_offensive_(November–December_2016)
Election in the Spanish region of Andalusia
authorities had agreed to take custody of 13 unaccompanied minors from Ceuta. This made the prospect of a snap election likelier, particularly following
2022 Andalusian regional election
2022_Andalusian_regional_election
List of events in chronological order
February Spanish police arrest a group of 7 alleged IS affiliates across Ceuta. The suspects are believed to have provided "logistical support" for IS
Timeline of the Islamic State (2016)
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