Friday, July 31, 2026
Dozens killed after 50,000 migrants cross into Spanish territory from Morocco
Spain is scrambling to contain a sudden border crisis after tens of thousands of people rushed into its North African territory, with dozens killed and political shock waves spreading across Europe.
Spain’s Interior Ministry told NBC News that some 50,000 people had entered Ceuta on Thursday from Morocco. Around half of that number had returned Friday, the Interior Ministry said.
At least 34 migrants had died, said Juan Jesus Vivas, the president of the autonomous Spanish enclave.