Key facts
- Moroccan police arrested 111 migrants.
- The migrants were attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
- Most of the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa.
- Arrests followed social media calls for a mass crossing.
- Heightened security measures were in place.
- Migrants were intercepted before reaching the border fence.
Moroccan authorities have arrested 111 migrants who were attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The majority of the individuals are from sub-Saharan Africa. These arrests took place following a surge in social media activity that promoted a mass crossing into the territory. In response to these calls and the attempted influx, security measures were significantly increased around the border area. The migrants were intercepted by police forces before they could reach the border fence that separates Morocco from Ceuta. The situation highlights ongoing migration pressures at this European Union external border.