On Thursday, July 30th, 2026, the Spanish government declared it would deploy soldiers to Ceuta to restore order and ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco, primarily by swimming. The incident has tragically resulted in nine reported deaths.

The situation has escalated tensions in the region, with the Italian government reportedly considering suspending the EU Schengen agreement with Spain in response to the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reported on the developments from Madrid.

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