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Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain’s territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.

Key facts

  • Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain’s territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:14:46 UTC.

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  2. Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status

Sources

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