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Moroccan authorities arrested at least 111 people on Saturday during an attempted mass migrant crossing into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, as both Morocco and Spain tightened border security following calls on social media for another large-scale crossing.
The latest incident comes two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants attempted to enter Ceuta, triggering political tensions across Europe and renewed anti-immigration rhetoric. At least 96 people died during the July 30 crossing attempt.
A Moroccan Interior Ministry source said those arrested included 109 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and two Moroccan citizens. The arrests took place in and around Fnideq, the Moroccan city located near the Ceuta border. Spanish media reported that Moroccan police used tear gas to disperse groups gathering in nearby hills.
Security has been significantly increased on both sides of the Morocco-Ceuta border. Spain has installed a maritime barrier and deployed more than 500 additional police officers, bringing its security presence in Ceuta to over 1,600 personnel. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said the reinforcements would remain for as long as necessary to prevent another deadly mass crossing.
Around 5,000 migrants are still believed to be in Ceuta, with many sheltering in makeshift structures along the enclave’s beaches. Spanish authorities have said that migrants who entered irregularly will generally not be allowed to remain in Ceuta, travel to mainland Spain, or obtain legal status, except in exceptional cases involving extreme vulnerability.
Morocco has also stepped up efforts to stop migrants from reaching the border, monitoring social media messages calling for mass crossings and blocking some travelers from heading north. However, reports indicate that some migrants have attempted to bypass checkpoints by taking mountain routes toward Fnideq.
Several young migrants who successfully entered Ceuta during the previous crossing have warned others against attempting the dangerous journey. One migrant who said he swam for five hours to reach Spanish territory urged others to stay away, warning that they would face suffering and uncertainty.
The latest arrests highlight the continuing migration crisis at the Ceuta border and the growing pressure on Moroccan and Spanish authorities to prevent further deadly crossings.
