migrants
Coverage of migrants in the Nexus archive.
- Chaotic scenes show migrants rush for supplies in Ceuta
Thousands of migrants remained in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta after a large border crossing, with many rushing to collect water and drinks provided by local residents. They camped on El Trampolín beach, stating they were hungry, thirsty, and seeking asylum while refusing to return to Morocco.
- Moroccan families seek missing loved ones after the migrant surge to Spain's Ceuta
Moroccan families are searching for missing loved ones after a surge of migrants, driven by poverty and online rumors, crossed into Spain's Ceuta. Most migrants have returned, but many remain missing, with over 80 deaths reported, and minors' fates uncertain as they cannot be expelled by Spanish authorities.
- Average number of migrants crammed onto small boats more than doubles over five years to record high under Labour, analysis finds, amid surge in use of 'mega-dinghies' as people smugglers shift tactics
The average number of migrants on small boats crossing the UK has more than doubled over five years to a record high under Labour, with people smugglers increasingly using 'mega-dinghies' as their tactics evolve.
- South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis
South Africa is advocating for Africa-wide migration discussions in response to internal violent protests and the Ceuta crisis, which have led to thousands of migrants departing the country.
- People-smuggler made £173,000 sending migrants onto dinghy that burst into flames - after piling 173 people onto boat designed to carry just 25
A people-smuggler earned £173,000 by transporting 173 migrants onto a dinghy designed for 25 people, which later caught fire. The incident highlights the dangers of overcrowded migrant boats used in smuggling operations.
- Wednesday briefing: How misinformation and a hardened immigration policy turned Ceuta into Europe’s latest flashpoint
An estimated 72,000 migrants attempted to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Morocco, leading to 88 deaths. EU interior ministers downplayed the incident's threat to the Schengen area, while media coverage framed it as a territorial threat to Europe, amplifying calls for border security.
- Ceuta crisis: Morocco urges European Union not to 'hinder' its development
Morocco is urging the European Union not to hinder its development amid a crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Migrants are waiting during a food distribution on a beach in Ceuta.
- Karnataka Cabinet expansion brings back ‘insider-outsider’ debate
The expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet has reignited the 'insider-outsider' debate, with newly appointed Ministers labeled as 'migrants' and some excluded legislators identified as 'original Congressmen'.
- Angry Spaniards call PM Pedro Sanchez a ‘son of a bitch’ while he visits migrant-riddled Ceuta
A mass deportation is underway in Ceuta, Spain, following an estimated 60,000 migrants storming the exclave, causing chaos. Videos show migrants swimming to shore and breaking through fences, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemning the situation.
- Ceuta crisis: The elusive search for the origins of the border opening rumor
During a food distribution by the Red Cross in Ceuta, Spain, following a mass arrival of migrants traveling by foot and by sea from Morocco on August 3, 2026.
- After the deadly Ceuta crossing, Moroccan parents search for their children
After a deadly migration attempt at the Spanish border in Ceuta, 70,000 people have returned to Morocco, and 75 migrant bodies were found. Moroccan families now search for their missing loved ones amid hope and anxiety.
- French, UK vessels save 157 migrants from burning boat in Channel
French and British vessels rescued 157 migrants after their boat caught fire in the Channel. The incident occurred near the boundary of French and British waters, with no casualties reported. This rescue is one of the largest since records began in 2018.
- Nearly 160 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
French and British vessels rescued 157 migrants after their boat caught fire during a Channel crossing on Tuesday. The incident occurred near the French-British water boundary, with no casualties reported. The migrants had departed from Veules-les-Roses in Normandy, and the rescue highlights increased migrant crossings involving larger, overloaded boats.
- 157 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
157 migrants were rescued after their boat caught fire during a Channel crossing. French authorities described it as one of the largest rescue operations since records began in 2018.
- Mega-dinghy 'carrying 150 migrants' catches fire in the Channel as British and French coastguard launch rescue operation
A mega-dinghy carrying 150 migrants caught fire in the English Channel, prompting a joint rescue operation by British and French coastguard teams.
- More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
More than 150 migrants were rescued after a boat caught fire in the English Channel while attempting to cross to the UK, according to French authorities.
- 157 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
157 migrants were rescued by French and British vessels after a boat caught fire during an English Channel crossing. The operation is one of the largest since 2018.
- Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faces intense criticism from EU leaders over a migrant crisis in Ceuta, where 50,000 to 60,000 migrants arrived, causing a humanitarian emergency and at least 80 deaths. Sanchez defended his policies, citing coordination with Morocco and EU solidarity in past migrant crises, while 22 EU leaders blamed progressive policies for enabling the influx.
- SARAH VINE: To even write this feels taboo. But we need to talk about how so many Western women are being sexually assaulted and murdered by migrants from misogynist cultures
Sarah Vine discusses the taboo topic of Western women being sexually assaulted and murdered by migrants from misogynist cultures. The article highlights concerns about the safety of Western women in relation to migrants from specific cultural backgrounds.
- Migrant mob chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ clashes with Spanish police, days after 60,000 stormed across border
A migrant mob chanting 'Allahu Akbar' clashed with Spanish police following a surge of 60,000 migrants crossing the border. Spain's leftist government announced a program to grant work permits to 500,000 undocumented migrants between April and June.
- How Morocco is pressuring the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla
Morocco is pressuring the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. A Spanish soldier is positioned near the border crossing in Ceuta amid migrant-related tensions.
- Spanish socialist politician called to replace 'racists' with migrants and vowed to ensure they were allowed to vote months before 60,000 Moroccans invaded Ceuta
A Spanish socialist politician proposed replacing 'racists' with migrants and pledged to allow them to vote, months before 60,000 Moroccans entered Ceuta.
- Spanish socialist politician called to replace 'racists' with migrants and vowed to ensure they were allowed to vote months before 60,000 Moroccans invaded Ceuta
A Spanish socialist politician called for replacing 'racists' with migrants and ensuring their voting rights months before 60,000 Moroccans 'invaded' Ceuta. The statements were made in the context of a large migration event to the Spanish enclave.
- Morocco denies responsibility for events at its border with Spain, as deaths near 100
Morocco denies responsibility for border events with Spain as the death toll nears 100. Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, leading to rising fatalities.
- Ceuta crisis: Spain and Morocco's 30 years of strategic rapprochement and underlying tensions
The Ceuta crisis highlights Spain and Morocco's 30-year strategic rapprochement alongside persistent tensions. Soldiers escorted migrants who illegally entered Ceuta, Spain, on August 1, 2026.
- Italy takes ‘extraordinary’ step after 60K migrants rushed Spanish city following socialist leader’s open border policy
Italy has taken an 'extraordinary' step to prevent migrants from entering after 60,000 flooded a Spanish city under socialist leader Pedro Sanchez's immigration-friendly policies. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's move aims to stop the influx following Spain's open border approach.
- Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa, experienced a border surge as approximately 60,000 migrants entered the territory. By Sunday, most had returned to Morocco, though some remained, leaving residents unsettled.
- Ceuta: Most who breached border have left, Spain says
Nearly all of the over 50,000 migrants who breached the border in Ceuta have returned to Morocco, according to Spanish officials. At least 72 people died in the border rush.
- Military and police escort swarm of migrants out of Spain’s Ceuta enclave
A large group of migrants were escorted by police and military personnel towards El Tarajal crossing in Spain’s enclave of Ceuta. The event involved coordinated efforts between security forces to manage the migrant group.
- Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta experienced chaos after a surge of migrants from Morocco entered the area.
- Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Spain's Ceuta experienced chaos and dozens of deaths after a surge of migrants entered from Morocco. The tiny enclave was overwhelmed by the influx, leading to significant disruption.
- 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 is dealing with the aftermath of a massive migrant surge. Most migrants have left the Spanish territory.
- Migrants film themselves cheering in the streets of Ceuta after 'thousands of youths lured by social media posts'
Migrants in Ceuta filmed themselves cheering in the streets after thousands of youths were lured by social media posts.
- Spain installs sea barrier on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67
Spain has installed a sea barrier on its border with Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Morocco, following a surge of migrants crossing from Morocco into Spanish territory. The measure comes after a mass migration event that resulted in 67 deaths.
- Is criticism of Spain on border management legitimate or politics?
Tens of thousands of migrants briefly cross into Spain's north African territory of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting questions about the legitimacy of criticism directed at Spain's border management.
- Why did Ceuta migrant mayhem chill already frosty Israel-Spain relations?
Over 50,000 migrants stormed the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Africa, raising questions about potential Israeli involvement and straining already tense Israel-Spain relations.
- Al Jazeera reports from Ceuta as migrants leave the enclave
Spain reports that nearly all 60,000 migrants who entered its North African enclave of Ceuta have departed. Al Jazeera is covering the situation as migrants leave the area.
- Spain's Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge
Pedro Sánchez, a pro-immigration leader, faces domestic and international backlash after approximately 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
- Man dies after boat carrying 21 migrants is intercepted near San Clemente Island
A man died after a boat carrying 21 migrants was intercepted near San Clemente Island. The Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped the vessel over 70 miles off the Southern California coast, finding 21 people suspected of entering the country illegally.