border surge
Coverage of border surge in the Nexus archive.
- Spain's Ceuta navigates aftermath of border surge as most migrants return home
Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in Morocco, experienced an unprecedented migrant surge with up to 60,000 people entering in two days, resulting in at least 72 deaths. Most migrants have since returned to Morocco, but residents continue to address the humanitarian, political, and social consequences.
- Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, experienced a border surge with 50,000-60,000 migrants crossing into the territory, leading to at least 72 deaths. Most migrants later returned to Morocco, but the crisis reignited immigration debates in Europe. Far-right politicians and counterprotesters clashed over the situation, while locals disputed the causes of the surge.
- Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, experienced a surge of 50,000 to 60,000 migrants who crossed into the territory, leading to at least 72 deaths. Most migrants later returned to Morocco, but the crisis reignited immigration debates in Europe. Far-right politician Alvise Pérez faced protests during a visit to the city, highlighting tensions among residents.