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Police clear Ceuta migrants off beaches in Spanish enclave

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

What happened

At least 10,000 of the 72,000 migrants who broke through fence from Morocco in July remain in the Spanish enclave.

Key facts

  • At least 10,000 of the 72,000 migrants who broke through fence from Morocco in July remain in the Spanish enclave.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:16:20 UTC.

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  1. Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches

  2. Real Madrid President says Ceuta visit not related to ‘recent news’

  3. Police hit migrants with batons during camp transfer in Ceuta

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  6. Police clear Ceuta migrants off beaches in Spanish enclave

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