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In an official statement issued on August 2, 2026, the spokesperson for Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior addressed the recent incidents at crossing points leading to Ceuta and Melilla. Blaming human trafficking networks and misinterpretations of legal provisions, the authorities stated that approximately 40,000 people attempted to reach Ceuta, confirming 11 deaths.

Back in Fnideq after spending several nights in Ceuta, many returning migrants describe what they say was a traumatic ordeal marked by fear, hunger and violence—an experience that has convinced many never to attempt the crossing again.

The city of Fnideq returned to its usual rhythm on Saturday morning after several days of tension marked by collective attempts to cross into the occupied Ceuta. Following the deployment of a large security operation, the situation has eased considerably, allowing life to gradually return to normal, particularly at the Bab Sebta crossing.

Calm gradually returned to the Bab Sebta border crossing on Friday afternoon after a night of heightened tensions and repeated attempts to enter the occupied city of Ceuta. Moroccan authorities deployed a major security operation as thousands of migrants began returning to Fnideq.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez thanked Morocco for effective cooperation in easing pressure on the occupied enclave of Ceuta amid an unprecedented surge in migrant arrivals. Nearly 25,000 people had already returned from Ceuta by Friday, while 41 people died during the sea crossings.

The operation to return migrants who crossed the maritime passage between Fnideq and Ceuta by swimming began on Thursday and continued on Friday, July 31, 2026. Rabat and Madrid have adopted a coordinated, firm response, although many questions remain unresolved.