Within the 24-hour period ending July 31, the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta sharply deteriorated. Over 1,500 arrivals in a week overwhelmed reception facilities, prompting local authorities to declare a national emergency and request military deployment.
- Over 1,500 migrants arrived in Ceuta within a week, collapsing reception centers and leaving hundreds sleeping outside
- Local leader declared a national emergency, requesting army deployment and EU assistance
- At least four migrants died during crossings, with a Supreme Court ruling barring immediate pushbacks