# Ceuta leader says 100 people died in border rush

https://mins.news/en/item/15117

- Reuters, 2026-08-06 12:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/100-people-died-during-ceuta-border-rush-says-ceuta-leader-2026-08-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a747f7d16de0200012b6a74

> Ceuta’s leader Juan Jesus Vivas said about 100 people died during a massive rush at the border last week. He made the claim on Thursday while attending a meeting of the European Parliament. The incident took place in Ceuta, Spain’s enclave, and the reported death toll was presented by the city’s leader. The statement was made in the context of an EU parliamentary gathering.

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