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  "id": 80227,
  "title": "As Ceuta returns to normal, far right vilifies Spain's immigration policy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/as-ceuta-returns-to-normal-far-right-vilifies-spains-immigration",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T08:39:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
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    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/as-ceuta-returns-to-normal-far-right-vilifies-spain-s-immigration-policy"
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  "summary": "A mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week resulted in a significant loss of life. According to Moroccan authorities, 11 deaths occurred, while Spanish officials reported at least 72 deaths, with five more bodies found along the North African coast. An estimated 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, with most returning to Morocco since the incident.\n\nThe incident has sparked concern across the European Union, with 22 member states, including Estonia, writing a letter expressing concerns over Spain's immigration policy. The far right has also seized on the incident, criticizing Pedro Sánchez's government.\n\nSpain has taken steps to secure its border, including installing a 500-metre floating barrier off its border with Morocco. The barrier is designed to prevent further mass crossings. Most of the migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco, with over 48,000 returning within 48 hours and more over the weekend.",
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        "title": "Spain denies ignoring intelligence service warning over Ceuta migration crisis",
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        "published": "2026-08-03T18:44:19.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after deadly border rush from Morocco",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/spain-to-put-containment-fence-around-ceuta-after-deadly-border-rush",
        "published": "2026-08-03T19:39:31.000Z"
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        "title": "Spain defends Ceuta sovereignty after Moroccan migrant rush",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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