Mass migration in Ceuta

On September 15, Moroccan authorities successfully thwarted a mass migration attempt by hundreds of migrants, primarily Moroccan youths, seeking to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The effort was spurred by social media calls for a mass crossing, prompting a significant deployment of security forces in the border town of Fnideq. Despite attempts by approximately 200 migrants to storm the border, Moroccan police intervened, leading to confrontations where stones were reportedly thrown at security personnel. In the lead-up to this event, Moroccan authorities arrested over 60 individuals for inciting the migration efforts through social media. This incident reflects ongoing challenges at the borders between Morocco and Spain, where illegal migration attempts have surged, with Moroccan forces reporting more than 45,000 thwarted attempts so far this year. The situation underscores the heightened security measures and cooperation between Morocco and Spain to manage migration flows.