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Aug 12, 2026

Morocco increases border security at Ceuta and Melilla after social media calls for mass crossings

Morocco has reinforced security along its borders with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla following social media calls for mass migrant crossings, raising concerns of a repeat of last month's surge when tens of thousands rushed the border. Spain's Civil Guard has stated the border will remain closed.

Aug 12, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪A senior Moroccan diplomat stated that more than 20,000 Moroccan security personnel are deployed daily along the border with Ceuta at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • ▪At least 80 people died during the late July 2026 border crossing attempt according to official tallies, though human rights groups reported higher figures.
  • ▪Online messages urged would-be migrants to attempt crossings into Melilla, a Spanish autonomous city on the northern coast of Africa.

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EU migration policyRefugees & displacementBorder securityImmigration & refugeesSocial Media Influence

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