migrant crisis
Coverage of migrant crisis in the Nexus archive.
- Spain’s migrant crisis exposes serious challenges for young Moroccans
Spain’s migrant crisis exposes serious challenges for young Moroccans. The failure of the North African country to convert economic growth into better living standards has subsequently driven migration attempts into Ceuta.
- Brits are faced with migrant crisis at French resort as people-smugglers move operations away from Calais
Brits are encountering a migrant crisis at a French resort as people-smugglers relocate their activities from Calais. The shift in operations highlights challenges related to migration and security in the region.
- 'Pure political theatre': Ceuta migrant crisis 'used politically' to portray Europe as under attack
Camille Le Coz of Migration Policy Institute Europe analyzes the Ceuta migrant crisis, arguing it is being politicized to frame Europe as under attack. She highlights structural factors like demographic pressures in North Africa, European labor shortages, smuggling networks amplified by social media, and the use of migration crises for domestic political gain.
- Spain’s migrant crisis reopens deep EU rifts
Spain's migrant crisis is exacerbating deep divisions within the EU. The bloc's home affairs ministers are set to meet this week as tensions over immigration policy continue to rise.
- At least 72 dead amid mass migrant rush to storm Spanish enclave of Ceuta sparking border crisis
At least 72 migrants died during a mass surge to storm the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political debate over immigration in Spain and Europe. The influx, involving 50,000-60,000 migrants, led to drownings and a stampede, with far-right leaders demanding stricter border controls and blame shifting between authorities and migrants.
- Spain ramps up security amid migrant crisis
Spain is increasing security after tens of thousands of migrants entered an enclave on its border with Morocco. The report is provided by NBC News’ Matt Bradley.
- Sánchez hits out at EU leaders over criticism of Spain’s migrant crisis
Spain's Prime minister calls for a meeting of EU home affairs ministers amid rising tensions over immigration policy. Sánchez criticizes EU leaders for their stance on Spain's migrant crisis.
- France and Italy tighten border controls amid Spanish migrant crisis
France and Italy have increased border controls in response to a migrant crisis in Spain, where approximately 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco. Calls are growing to suspend Spain from the Schengen zone, which allows passport-free travel within Europe.
- Israel’s UN envoy sparks Spain spat with accusation of ‘colonial enclaves’ in Africa
Israel’s UN envoy Danon accused Spain of maintaining 'colonial enclaves' in Africa, sparking a diplomatic dispute over the Ceuta migrant crisis. The remarks fueled conspiracy theories suggesting Israeli involvement in the incursion and prompted a rebuke from Israel's ambassador in Madrid.
- Levine to Audit $243 Million in Migrant Shelter Contracts After Bribery Charges
City Comptroller Mark Levine is auditing $243 million in no-bid migrant shelter contracts awarded to BHRAGS Home Care, following federal charges against the group's former leaders for embezzlement and bribery. The audit will assess whether the Department of Homeless Services properly oversaw payments to BHRAGS during the 2022 migrant crisis, as unaccounted funds and alleged bribe payments have been reported.
- Adams said the migrant crisis would ruin NYC. His top aides allegedly reaped a windfall.
Mayor Eric Adams claimed the migrant crisis would harm NYC, while his aides, including Frank Carone, faced bribery allegations tied to migrant contracts. Ingrid Lewis-Martin was photographed with Adams at City Hall.
- Mamdani wants to spend stunning $4.2B on NYC homeless services — more than during crippling migrant crisis
Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a $4.2 billion budget for homeless services in 2027, exceeding the amount spent by his predecessor, Eric Adams, during the height of the city’s migrant crisis. The plan aims to increase funding for homeless services despite ongoing challenges.