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Spain imposes border checks on Italy as countermeasure in Ceuta spat

Spain imposes border controls on Italy in escalating Ceuta migrant dispute

Madrid introduced controls on all air and sea arrivals from Italy after Rome refused to lift its own restrictions linked to the influx of thousands of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

Aug 9

Why has EU called an emergency meeting on Spain migrant surge?

World

EU calls for stronger borders after migrant surge into Spain from Morocco

European Union leaders called for enhanced border security and support for Morocco following a mass influx of an estimated 60,000 migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in late July.

Aug 4

At least 18 die as thousands cross from Morocco into enclave of Ceuta

World

18 Migrants Die in Mass Crossing Attempt at Spain's Ceuta Enclave

Spain deploys military after chaotic scenes at the Tarajal crossing, with crowds swimming and scaling fences from Morocco.

Jul 31