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(Morocco World News)Over 5,300 Migrants Return to Morocco After Ceuta Mass Entry

Release Date: 2026-09-13
Media: Morocco World News
Summary: More than 5,300 migrants who entered Ceuta during the mass crossings on July 30–31 have returned to Morocco, mostly voluntarily, according to Spanish authorities. Around 100 others have withdrawn their asylum applications. Spain says migrants who do not qualify for international protection will be returned only after identification and legally required procedures are completed.

The government has created about 4,500 accommodation places and relocated 864 migrants who had been sleeping on Ceuta’s streets to a temporary closed facility. Authorities say this will ease pressure on public spaces while accelerating identification and return procedures.

However, around 13,000 migrants, including adults and children, are estimated to remain in Ceuta. Reports of protests, hostility and insults against migrants have also increased humanitarian concerns.

The article argues that Spain and Morocco should prioritize cooperation, migrant protection and safe, orderly returns in accordance with legal and humanitarian standards, rather than using migration as an issue in domestic political disputes.
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