While rumors drove thousands toward Ceuta, the crossing offers no shortcut to legal residency in Europe

Local media reports claim 49,000 migrants stormed the tiny Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the North African coast

More than 49,000 people are estimated to have crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within 24 hours, the Spanish Department of National Security stated on its…

Rumors of a border opening prompted thousands to attempt a dangerous journey to Ceuta. Moroccan police used tear gas and water cannons as crowds rushed the border. At least…

Tens of thousands of migrants arrived in Ceuta over a few days. Moroccan authorities reportedly relaxed border enforcement, allowing this surge. A Spanish court ruling and…