Police clear migrants from Ceuta beaches in Spanish enclave

At least 10,000 of the roughly 72,000 migrants who forced their way through the fence separating Morocco from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July are still present in the territory, according to local authorities. The mass breach, which occurred over several days in early July, prompted a rapid deployment of Spanish police and the activation of emergency shelters, but the sheer scale of the influx overwhelmed the enclave’s capacity to process and relocate all arrivals promptly.

Spanish officials say the remaining migrants are being housed in temporary accommodation while their cases are reviewed for possible repatriation, asylum claims, or relocation to mainland Spain. The situation has strained Ceuta’s resources and sparked diplomatic discussions with Morocco, which has pledged cooperation to curb further irregular crossings. Authorities continue to monitor the enclave’s humanitarian needs and plan additional support measures as the processing of the remaining migrants proceeds.