Ceuta is a Spanish autonomous city located on the north coast of Africa, bordering Morocco. It is one of two Spanish enclaves in Africa, the other being Melilla.

Why are there calls for a mass crossing?

The calls are often spread on social media, encouraging migrants to attempt to cross the border, sometimes due to perceived opportunities or to pressure authorities.

What happened in 2021 at Ceuta?

In May 2021, thousands of migrants, including many minors, crossed into Ceuta from Morocco after Moroccan border guards appeared to relax controls, leading to a diplomatic crisis.

Morocco Says Measures Taken After Ceuta Border Calls

Morocco's government said on Friday it has taken "all necessary measures" to maintain order along its border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, following social media calls for a mass crossing attempt on Saturday. The statement was reported by the official MAP news agency.

The calls, which circulated on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp, urged migrants to gather near the border crossing. In response, Moroccan authorities deployed additional police and security forces to the area, according to local reports.

Ceuta and Melilla, Spain's two North African enclaves, have been flashpoints for migration attempts. In 2021, thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta in a single day, causing a diplomatic crisis between Spain and Morocco.

Spanish authorities have also increased border surveillance. The Spanish government delegation in Ceuta said it is coordinating with Moroccan counterparts to prevent any incident.

No major incident has been reported so far, but both countries remain on alert.