Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged Morocco's "important deployment" that prevented a new mass entry of migrants into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Speaking at a press conference in New York, Sánchez highlighted the cooperation between Spain and Morocco in managing irregular migration.
The Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, located on the North African coast, have long been points of pressure for irregular migration. Morocco's increased border surveillance has been credited with preventing large-scale crossing attempts in recent years.
Sánchez's remarks underscore the ongoing diplomatic and security collaboration between Madrid and Rabat on migration issues. The two countries have worked closely to address migratory flows, with Morocco playing a key role in intercepting attempts to reach Spanish territory.
No further details about the specific incident or the number of migrants involved were immediately available. The Spanish government has not released additional information about the deployment or the attempted entry.
