Thousands Breach Morocco Border Into Spanish Enclave Ceuta

Thousands of migrants successfully breached the border fence into the Spanish territory of Ceuta on July 31, 2026, overwhelming local security forces.

The Spanish government has deployed additional military and police units to the enclave to manage the influx, which is the largest single-day crossing in recent years.

Tensions remain high at the border as authorities work to process the arrivals and stabilize the perimeter against further unauthorized entries from Morocco.