Over 1,500 migrants have arrived by sea in Ceuta, prompting emergency measures in the Spanish North African enclave.
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Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has declared a state of emergency following a significant increase in migrant arrivals. More than 1,500 migrants reached Ceuta by sea over the past week, leading local authorities to take urgent action to manage the situation.
The surge in arrivals has raised public safety concerns in the region, prompting the emergency declaration on Thursday, July 30th, 2026.
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