Hundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown

aljazeera.com·By Reuters and The Associated Press·2026-08-16T21:51:39.000Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on Moroccan authorities' arrest of nearly 300 migrants and 61 alleged facilitators attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, amid heightened security following a recent mass migration surge. The article also covers ongoing protests by migrants in Ceuta demanding asylum, highlighting their difficult living conditions and the Spanish government's stance on irregular entry.

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