### [2026-07-31](/feed/2026/07/31/index.md)

##### 2026 Morocco–Spain border incident
# Fifty-seven people are confirmed dead after attempting yesterday to enter the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta from neighboring Morocco. 




### Sources:

1. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/31/cueta-spain-morocco-italy-migration-schengen-europe-latest-news-updates#top-of-blog)

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