Why Ceuta migrants are still desperate to leave Morocco
- Posted on August 8, 2026
- By The Times
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Following a significant migration surge into Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave, the majority of approximately 70,000 Moroccan migrants have voluntarily returned to their home country. However, underlying socioeconomic challenges and limited opportunities in Morocco continue to fuel migration aspirations. Experts warn that without addressing root causes of poverty and unemployment, irregular border crossings may intensify in the coming months, perpetuating the cycle of desperation that drives vulnerable populations toward European territories.
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