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Politics To be verifiedUpdated 30 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC

The Spanish government said Armed Forces personnel would support the Civil Guard and help maintain security in Ceuta.
Officials reported nine deaths after migrants attempted to reach the enclave, including by swimming around the border fence.
Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas said more than 1,500 migrants had arrived by sea in recent days, overwhelming facilities for unaccompanied minors.

02Living brief

Politics To be verifiedUpdated 30 Jul 2026, 18:32 UTC

More than 1,500 migrants reached Ceuta by sea from Morocco during the past week, local authorities said.
Many arrivals swam toward the enclave using wetsuits and inflatable devices, according to local authorities.
Ceuta authorities said reception centres were overwhelmed and requested an emergency response from Madrid.