Spanish Prime Minister rejects suggestions that Morocco was behind Ceuta border crisis
Summary
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said there is no clear proof that Morocco planned or helped with the large group of migrants who entered the Spanish city of Ceuta in July 2026. Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta, causing a crisis, and Spain is still dealing with thousands remaining there, while the government works to find solutions.Key Facts
- Around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta in late July 2026.
- Ceuta is a Spanish city in North Africa with about 84,000 residents.
- Approximately 5,000 migrants, including 1,200 children, remain in Ceuta weeks after the crossing.
- Spanish authorities reported 141 migrants died trying to reach Ceuta.
- Prime Minister Sánchez said no strong evidence proves Morocco planned or carried out the migrant crossing.
- For about 10 hours when most migrants arrived, Morocco’s border police "allowed the border to be crossed."
- Spain condemned Moroccan ministers’ comments about Ceuta and Melilla’s sovereignty and summoned Morocco’s ambassador.
- Protests took place in Spain demanding solutions and Prime Minister Sánchez’s resignation over the crisis.
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