Spain has begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier at Ceuta after a mass migrant crossing from Morocco left at least 67 people dead. The government has reinforced border security, accelerated migrant returns and sought EU support, while the crisis has exposed divisions within the bloc over migration policy.
Ceuta, August 1, 2026: Spain has begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier along the coast of its North African enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented rush across the border with Morocco left at least 67 people dead.
Spanish authorities said migrant crossings had stopped overnight after about 50,000 people entered Ceuta by land and sea from Thursday. More than 48,000 returned to Morocco within 48 hours without any major incident. Spanish soldiers and police continued to patrol Tarajal beach on Saturday.
New Barrier At Tarajal
Civil Guard police began laying the new barrier at 7.50 am on Saturday at the Tarajal breakwater, one of the main points used by people attempting to enter the Spanish territory.
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