WorldChaos at border crossing gives way to limbo for Moroccans in Ceuta

More than 50,000 people entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week, leaving many uncertain about what comes next. Youssef El Abbas said he saw a chance to recover the life he had lost after hearing that around 400 people had swum from Morocco to the enclave four days earlier. The 44-year-old father of four had been deported from Spain in 2019 after losing his job in Bilbao and allowing his residency to expire. Now, arrival has brought uncertainty rather than a clear new beginning.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-02 13:11Original