Event Brief
Spain deploys military after migrant surge in Ceuta
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: Spain deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands overwhelmed the border, with at least 18 deaths reported.
WHO: Spain's armed forces and Civil Guard
WHAT: Spain deployed its military to support the Civil Guard in restoring order after a mass migrant crossing at Ceuta's border.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 9:35 PM ET
WHERE: Ceuta, Spain
WHY: Thousands of migrants overwhelmed Ceuta's border with Morocco, prompting a major security response as the city could no longer handle the influx.
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