Police move hundreds of migrants still in Ceuta off beaches in Spanish enclave

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What happened

Spanish police in Ceuta on Friday morning started moving hundreds of migrants from the beaches of the Spanish enclave to a new tented area.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:51:01 UTC.

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