Migrant Films Himself Swimming From Morocco To Spain’s Ceuta | Watch

Published 31 July 2026 · world

Migrant Films Himself Swimming From Morocco To Spain’s Ceuta | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 31, 2026, 18:44 IST The video emerged as tens

Migrant Films Himself Swimming From Morocco To Spain’s Ceuta | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 31, 2026, 18:44 IST The video emerged as tens of thousands of migrants converged on the Moroccan border town of Fnideq on July 30 following rumours that access to Ceuta had been opened. The influx has rapidly escalated into a major migration crisis. (Photos: X) A Moroccan migrant has gone viral after recording himself with a selfie stick while swimming into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, amid an unprecedented surge in illegal crossings that has sparked alarm in Spain and across Europe. The video emerged as tens of thousands of migrants converged on the Moroccan border town of Fnideq on July 30 following rumours that access to Ceuta had been opened. A Moroccan illegal migrant records himself with a selfie-stick as he swims to Ceuta and illegally crosses into Spain🇪🇸🇲🇦🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/Vy169rOCGl — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) July 31, 2026 The influx has rapidly escalated into a major migration crisis.

According to local authorities, around 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta over the past two to three days, an extraordinary figure for a Spanish territory with a population of about 80,000. Watch closely: migrants swam into Spain… with bicycles.Is this the future of Europe? pic.twitter.com/EHKsIaiN8M — BiBiST.🇮🇱 ביביסט (@AmisraelChall) July 30, 2026 Ceuta’s regional president, Juan Jesus Vivas, estimated that nearly 60,000 people had crossed into the enclave during the surge. Migration journalist Ignacio Cembrero reported that migrants were arriving at a rate of around 200 people every minute at the peak of the crossings. Spanish authorities later said that approximately 25,000 migrants had since left Ceuta and returned to Morocco. The scale of the arrivals has prompted a strong response from Madrid. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation as “an attack on Spain’s territorial integrity" and vowed to deploy all available state resources to restore order. “What has happened is an attack on Spain’s territorial integrity and deserves our most resounding and energetic condemnation," Sánchez said.

“All of Spain stands with the people of Ceuta. The Government of Spain stands with the Autonomous City. We will use all the resources of the State to guarantee security and coexistence." The developments have also reignited debate within the European Union over border security and migration policy. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called on the EU to consider all available measures, including the possibility of suspending Spain from the Schengen free-movement area. “It goes without saying that the EU must immediately take all necessary measures and consider all options, including a suspension of Schengen cooperation. Uncontrolled immigration poses a threat to Europe and to Denmark," Frederiksen said in a statement. Also Read | The Ceuta Story: How A Tiny 7-Square-Mile Territory In North Africa Became Part Of Spain Ceuta, a small Spanish territory on the North African coast bordering Morocco, has long been a focal point for migrants seeking entry into Europe. However, the current influx is the largest the enclave has witnessed since the major migration crisis of 2021, placing fresh pressure on Spanish and EU authorities to contain the situation.