Spain's police launch operation to clear migrants off Ceuta beach

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What happened

Police on Friday moved hundreds of migrants from the beaches of Ceuta to a temporary camp in the Spanish enclave's port area.

The police operation takes place weeks after a record influx of people into Spain's North African tiny territory.

Key facts

  • The police operation takes place weeks after a record influx of people into Spain's North African tiny territory.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:57:42 UTC.

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