The Guardian World · Aug 15, 2026

Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people attempting to enter Ceuta

Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory Moroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid ⁠tightened security on both sides after social media posts ​called for another mass crossing. At least 96 people died trying to ⁠reach European soil.