Morocco said Wednesday (August 12, 2026) it has beefed up security along its border with Spain as calls resurfaced on social media for mass crossings into the Spanish city of Ceuta , raising concerns of another surge, similar to the one last month when tens of thousands of migrants rushed the border.
Key Statements
The source of the messages is unclear. Messages are circulating in Moroccan social media groups for a new rush on Ceuta’s border on Saturday (August 15).
Political Context
Spain’s Civil Guard insisted that the border will remain closed and Defense Minister Margarita Robles warned against any new attempt at a mass entry into Spain’s North African exclaves.
