# Morocco says it is working to prevent potential new surge in Ceuta crossings

https://mins.news/en/item/20643

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 21:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/morocco-says-working-to-prevent-potential-new-ceuta-crossings-surge?traffic_source=rss

> Morocco’s Interior Ministry says security has been increased along its borders with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The move comes as Morocco says it is working to prevent a potential new surge in crossings into Ceuta. The ministry gives no further details about the possible crossings or their timing.

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