Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco

No Comment Video. Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 30/07/2026 - 17:10 GMT+2 Thousands crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local authorities to request a national emergency and military support. Thousands of people crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, with large crowds seen running through border gates, climbing barriers and entering the territory. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Videos from Tarajal beach showed people moving around breakwaters before heading towards the crossing. Ceuta's authorities asked Spain's central government to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention in response to the influx. The latest crossing follows a recent increase in attempts to reach the enclave, mostly by swimming, and echoes the May 2021 border crisis, when more than 8,000 migrants entered Ceuta over two days. Illegal immigration Migrant Crisis Ceuta Morocco Spain Top stories Now playing Next Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco Now playing Next Drone footage captures massive Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain Now playing Next Japan mall explosion after 7.1 quake captured on dashcam footage Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 30th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next EU's Ribera slams climate deniers as wildfires rage: 'They are lying' Now playing Next How economic growth is changing everyday life In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Now playing Next Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece Now playing Next Major wildfire breaks out on Greek island Paros as villages evacuated Now playing Next Wildfires in Greece: Blaze out of control near Crete's Rethymno Now playing Next What are the deadliest countries for driving in Europe? Now playing Next FIFA's World Cup sale plan met with shock and anger Now playing Next DJ Kavinsky, best known for 'Nightcall', found dead in Paris home Now playing Next Azerbaijani pipelines act as critical 'arteries' linking Caspian gas to Europe, says SOCAR Executive Now playing Next Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% despite inflation risks Now playing Next EU opens call for seven 'gigafactories' to train next-generation AI technologies Now playing Next NATO speaking with Polish authorities after 'Russian missile' crash ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment France migrants board overloaded boat for UK Channel crossing No Comment Germany heatwave sees Cologne residents cool off in mist No Comment Los Angeles hospital transformed into immersive art exhibition No Comment France veterinary team treats pets of wildfire evacuees Business Microsoft posts record profit as shares surge 10%, while Meta disappoints Europe in Motion What are the deadliest countries for driving in Europe? Europe News Zelenskyy warns of missile defence shortage after Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine Europe News Wildfires in Greece: Blaze out of control near Rethymno in Crete Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' - Spidey to the MCU's rescue? Singapore French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prank Art 'Tell me, South': Life in Lebanon explored through voices, photographs and memories Japan Death toll from Japan's earthquake rises to 30 as vital 72-hour window for rescues enters critical phase ADVERTISEMENT Iran US resumes direct attacks on Iran one day after foiling strikes on Jordanian bases hosting its troops Europe News Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta The Ring Europe’s biggest debates on The Ring - EU’s security… at what cost? United Kingdom More than half of England 'officially in drought', UK Environment agency says Culture news Italy moves to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages in Rome and other art cities Europe News FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football Health news Wildfire smoke: A health emergency beyond the flames, WHO warns Europe News EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain amid warnings heatwave could spread ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT