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About 60,000 migrants Ceuta in 24 hours, Spanish territory's leader says
BBC ^ | July 31, 2026 | Sofia Ferreira Santos

Posted on 07/31/2026 5:24:13 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

About 60,000 migrants have crossed into Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco in the last 24 hours, Ceuta's president says.

At least 34 people have died during the crossing, Juan Jesús Vivas said during a news conference.

The influx comes after Spain's Supreme Court ruled this month that migrants stopped at sea while trying to reach Ceuta or Melilla, another Spanish exclave, cannot be summarily returned to Morocco.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation as an "attack" and said the government was working to return all illegal migrants to Morocco "as soon as possible". Several European leaders have expressed concern, some promising to tighten border controls.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the French president offered to help Spain.

Ceuta, on Morocco's northern coast, is separated from mainland Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar and has long been a focal point for migrants attempting to reach Europe.

Local officials had appealed to Madrid for help after a recent rise in attempted crossings, but there were chaotic scenes on Thursday as border controls apparently broke down.

Videos and images from Thursday show thousands of people swimming into the city, while local media reported crossings continuing into Friday.

Jesús Vivas said the situation was "unsustainable" and that the recent arrivals amounted to around 70% of the city's population - which sits at around 83,600 according to the latest local figures.

Spain has now deployed its armed forces to bolster security in Ceuta and at its sister city of Melilla, where between 300 to 400 crossings were also reported overnight.

Speaking on Friday during a visit to Ceuta, the prime minister condemned the crossings and said it was an attack on Spain's territorial integrity.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: arabimmigrants; arabization; arabs; eurabia; illegals; invasion; islamicimmigration; islamization; muslims; spain

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1 posted on 07/31/2026 5:24:13 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’ve seen several videos of the invasion, but have not seen even ONE FEMALE invader. All are military-age young men.

In October, my sister’s cruise ship goes through that passage where the critters are crossing. And there are a few ports of call in Spain.


2 posted on 07/31/2026 5:31:20 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

So if you plan on legalizing a million illegals, like Spain, more will show up? That’s completely unforeseen.


3 posted on 07/31/2026 5:33:17 AM PDT by tlozo (“Russia war-Either money today or blood tomorrow," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Expect to see more bombings in Spain. This 60k will secrete into spanish society never to be returned.


4 posted on 07/31/2026 5:33:26 AM PDT by ProudDeplorable (Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty. ~ Ronald Reagan)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

No other countries spoke out when our country was being invaded by 20-30 MILLION (or more) illegals during Biden’s presidency, so they should be fine with this right? Right??????


5 posted on 07/31/2026 5:35:16 AM PDT by Blue Highway ( )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

“ The influx comes after Spain’s Supreme Court ruled this month that migrants stopped at sea while trying to reach Ceuta or Melilla, another Spanish exclave, cannot be summarily returned to Morocco.”
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MANDATE that Spain’s Supreme Court justices house illegal aliens ,,, two aliens for each room in the Justices’ residences.


6 posted on 07/31/2026 5:37:23 AM PDT by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAXq)
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To: House Atreides

Just hand Ceuta over to Morocco, problem solved.


7 posted on 07/31/2026 5:38:09 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: tlozo

Anything you subsidize you tend to get more of.

CC


8 posted on 07/31/2026 5:39:51 AM PDT by Celtic Conservative (Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)
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To: MayflowerMadam

“ I’ve seen several videos of the invasion, but have not seen even ONE FEMALE invader”
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True. Plus I didn’t see a single invader who brought along food, water or other supplies. Apparently they expect the Spanish people will take care of all their needs.


9 posted on 07/31/2026 5:40:11 AM PDT by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAXq)
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To: dfwgator

Gibralter to Spain and the Falklands to Argentina. Sounds fair. Invasion is a heck of a way to do it but will the Spaniards fight back?


10 posted on 07/31/2026 5:41:03 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Blue Highway

Other countries were fine when we were being invaded, that meant there was 20 to 30 million they didn’t have to worry about.

Now that the shoe is on the other foot it don’t smell so good......or something


11 posted on 07/31/2026 5:42:08 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: MayflowerMadam; FRiends

Religion in Morocco

‘The main religion in Morocco is Sunni Islam, which is also the state religion of the country. Officially, 99% of the population are Muslim, and virtually all of those are Sunni. The second-largest religion in the country is Christianity, but most Christians in Morocco are foreigners.’

No worries. They’re obviously trying to escape the ‘religious persecution’ by the three Christian foreigners currently visiting Morocco...

*Rolleyes*


12 posted on 07/31/2026 5:43:08 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: MayflowerMadam; House Atreides

These illegals are already being referred to as “almost all military age males”.

What could go wrong?

Spain now proclaims itself to be “post Christian”. I know that because my church has a ministry in Spain to try to share the good news.

In the meantime, Spain renouncing Christianity is a terrific vacuum for islam to fill....and this looks like the beginning.


13 posted on 07/31/2026 5:47:53 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

The moors have returned. Repel them the same way you repelled them before. And don’t take 400 years to do it.


14 posted on 07/31/2026 5:48:32 AM PDT by IYAS9YAS (There are two kinds of people: Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Looks like Spain opted on joining the third world club.


15 posted on 07/31/2026 5:48:39 AM PDT by Vaduz (NEVER TRUST A DEMOCRAT)
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https://youtu.be/uFHYfkc2RYo

"Immiration" my a@s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

16 posted on 07/31/2026 5:54:19 AM PDT by SMARTY (In politics, stupidity is not a handicap. Napoleon Bonaparte I)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

60k was a slow day when taterhead was disgracing our house.


17 posted on 07/31/2026 5:54:54 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Dirty Sanchez’s days are numbered.


18 posted on 07/31/2026 5:55:37 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Hey, it’s just more judges in other countries screwing up the world as they are doing so in the USA.


19 posted on 07/31/2026 6:00:08 AM PDT by antidemoncrat
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To: antidemoncrat; All

In other words. We are approaching another million Arab-Muslims with European passports.


20 posted on 07/31/2026 6:05:17 AM PDT by Words Matter
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