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‘Unsustainable’ number of child migrants in Ceuta

CEUTA, Spain - The leader of Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week’s rush of migrants was “unsustainable”, pleading for government aid.

Bangkok Post

UN warns drone strikes worsening in Sudan

More than 80 percent of civilian deaths in Sudan at the start of this year were due to drone attacks, according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1,000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally be deported.

France 24

After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making

Europe is again embroiled in a contentious debate about immigration.

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Moroccan prosecutors charge more than 80 people over Ceuta migrant crossings

Charges include organising illegal border crossings, transporting passengers without a license, and insulting and assaulting security forces.

Euronews

Why Spain’s EU allies turned on Pedro Sanchez over Ceuta: the hard right now sets their agenda on migration

Rightwing narratives have gone mainstream, and Madrid finds itself increasingly isolated for its humane approach to migrants

The Guardian - UK

Spanish government urged to reconsider hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after Ceuta crisis

Spain is due to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Portugal

The Independent UK

Ceuta and Melilla: how the colonial legacies of these cities have shaped migration in the region

Ceuta, a small Spanish enclave on the Moroccan mainland, was unprepared for the arrival of more than 70,000 undocumented migrants on July 30. They arrived mostly by sea, from Morocco via the Tarajal breakwaters and its shoreline.

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Moroccan families seek missing loved ones after the migrant surge to Spain's Ceuta

Families have gathered at the Moroccan border with Ceuta, searching for missing relatives among returning migrants

The Independent UK

South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis

The South African government is pushing for Africa-wide migration talks following tensions that have seen thousands of migrants leave the country

The Independent UK

Spanish police ‘identify multiple suspected jihadists’ among 60,000 migrants who stormed border into Ceuta

Authorities estimate that between 3,000 and 5,000 people remain in the enclave after last week’s crossing

The Independent UK

Ceuta appeals for aid as child migrant crisis becomes 'unsustainable'

Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for urgent government assistance after hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children overwhelmed its reception system following last week's mass border crossing from Morocco. Local authorities have warned that the situation is "unsustainable".

France 24

EU Eyes Social Media Monitoring, Pre-Frontier Intelligence To Prevent Another Ceuta Crisis: How Do They Work?

The EU held an emergency meeting to address the Ceuta migration crisis, expressing solidarity with Spain and discussing future strategies, including early warning systems, to prevent similar incidents.

International Business Times UK

Nearly 1,000 migrant children were left stranded in Spain's Ceuta after a mass crossing from Morocco overwhelmed border authorities

Thousands of people crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco, creating a sudden migration crisis. Many children arrived alone and became separated from their families during the chaotic journey. Spanish authorities struggled to provide shelter and care for the overwhelmed migrant support facilities. Families searched for missing relatives on the…

The Times of India

Wednesday briefing: How misinformation and a hardened immigration policy turned Ceuta into Europe’s latest flashpoint

In today’s newsletter: The past week shows how quickly images, rumours and right-wing political opportunism can eclipse the facts on the ground

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EU expresses 'full solidarity' with Spain following migrant crisis; outlines plan to combat illegal border crossings

Following the emergency meeting on Tuesday, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner emphasised that despite severe strain placed on external frontiers by a sudden influx of over 70,000 migrants, the bloc successfully contained the crisis and preserved the integrity of the Schengen zone.

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds in Morocco gather near Ceuta border in anxious wait for missing loved ones

People hope to see friends or relatives among those still returning as death toll from mass crossing nears 100

Euronews

Spain's Interior Ministry denies confirming reports of suspected jihadists among Ceuta arrivals

Spain's Interior Ministry has told Euronews it has not confirmed media reports claiming suspected jihadists were identified among migrants who arrived in Ceuta last week, while insisting the mass arrivals on 30 July "do not pose a threat to public security."

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EU nations patch things up after Ceuta migration discord

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Spain and fellow EU nations moved to bury the hatchet Tuesday after a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta laid bare fault lines on migration within the 27-nation bloc.

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The Times of India

EU eyes tougher border controls after Ceuta migrant surge triggers alarm

European Union ministers are demanding stricter measures against migrant smuggling networks. They also seek stronger return policies following a large influx into Ceuta. The bloc is enhancing border security and intelligence sharing with external partners. Disinformation by smugglers fueled the unprecedented migration surge into the Spanish enclave. This crisis has…

The Guardian - UK

EU chief criticises Spain’s migrant plan after Ceuta crisis meeting

Migration commissioner says scheme regularising undocumented people ‘not a good signal’ for Europe

Euronews

From TikTok videos to political claims: How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis

Here's what we know so far about claims that circulated around the Ceuta crisis.

Euronews

Spain says 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have already returned

Spain says 70,000 migrants have returned to Morocco, denies the CNI warned of the crisis and says the EU backed its response while pledging stronger alert systems.

Radio France Internationale

EU ministers agree Schengen zone 'not the problem' in Ceuta migrant influx

Last week's deadly surge of migrants into Spain's North African enclave Ceuta did not "compromise" the European Union's visa-free Schengen travel zone, the Spanish interior minister said on Tuesday, following an emergency meeting at which member states affirmed their solidarity with Spain.

The Economic Times

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis

European Union leaders debated migration policies after a large migrant arrival in Ceuta. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez faced criticism for his government's progressive approach. Most migrants were returned to Morocco after the incident occurred. EU leaders expressed disunity and concern over security threats and instability. The crisis highlighted ongoing challenges…

France 24

Spain and fellow EU nations bury the hatchet after Ceuta migration discord

Spain on Tuesday mended relations with fellow EU nations after a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta drew criticism from both sides of the Atlantic. Spain also confirmed that of 72,000 people who entered the enclave from Morocco last week, all but 2,000 have returned.

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