Morocco's Interior Ministry has issued a warning about anonymous messages circulating on social media that call for collective illegal crossings into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla around August 15, 2026. The ministry's statement, published on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, urges citizens to ignore these calls and warns of legal consequences.
The ministry emphasized that such actions are dangerous and illegal, and that security forces are on high alert to prevent any attempts. It also called on families and community leaders to discourage young people from participating in these risky endeavors.
According to local reports, the messages have been spreading in recent days, prompting authorities to act. The ministry did not specify the origin of the messages but stressed that they are anonymous and not affiliated with any official entity.
This warning comes amid heightened migration pressure on the borders of Ceuta and Melilla, which have seen periodic waves of attempted crossings. Moroccan authorities have previously collaborated with Spanish counterparts to manage border security.
