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Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta

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In short

Moroccan police intercepted a migrant attempting to swim back to Ceuta, a Moroccan enclave, following a crackdown on encampments. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges in managing migration and security concerns.

Key points

  • The crackdown on encampments following the arrival of over 70,000 migrants in July.: The crackdown on encampments following the arrival of over 70,000 migrants in July.
  • The Moroccan police's role in intercepting migrants attempting to return to their home co…: The Moroccan police's role in intercepting migrants attempting to return to their home country.
  • The ongoing management of migration flows and security concerns.: The ongoing management of migration flows and security concerns.

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Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta

Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta and took him back to Morocco. The incident comes amid a crackdown on migrant encampments after at least 70,000 people crossed into the city in July.

Published On 27 Oct 2026

Original source: www.aljazeera.com

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