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Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings

Spain criticizes EU countries for their response to the migrant crisis at Ceuta, as thousands return to Morocco.

By · Published August 3, 2026 at 17:46 UTC · Updated August 3, 2026 at 18:30 UTC

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📍 Aftermath

Spain criticized EU countries for their response to the migrant crossings in Ceuta, while tens of thousands of migrants returned to Morocco citing hunger and hostility. The Spanish government announced plans to construct a containment fence on Ceuta's sea border with Morocco.

Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The story so far

Spain is experiencing a migrant crisis at its Ceuta border with Morocco. Tens of thousands of migrants have crossed into Spain, then returned to Morocco. The Spanish government has accused some EU countries of a 'selfish' response to the crisis. The migrant influx began recently.

Spain has announced plans to build a containment fence on Ceuta’s sea border with Morocco. Migrants have cited hunger and hostility as reasons for their return to Morocco. The death toll in the crisis has reached 67. The situation is complicated.

Spain's criticism of EU countries has raised questions about whether Spain is being punished. The Independent and Reuters have covered the Spanish government's accusations. NBC News has reported on Spain's plans for a containment fence. WBUR and CBC have covered the reasons migrants have returned to Morocco.

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The obvious questions

What is the migrant crisis in Ceuta?

The migrant crisis in Ceuta involves tens of thousands of migrants crossing from Morocco into Spain, then returning to Morocco. The Spanish government has accused some EU countries of a 'selfish' response to the crisis.

Why are migrants returning to Morocco?

Migrants have cited hunger and hostility as reasons for their return to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta.

What is Spain doing in response to the crisis?

Spain has announced plans to build a containment fence on Ceuta’s sea border with Morocco.

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Ceuta Spain Morocco EU Migrant crisis

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