Chaotic scenes as thousands rush across border into Spanish enclave

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldRefugeesPolice overwhelmed as thousands of migrants have rushed across the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.Updated July 31, 2026 — 7:50am,first published 7:45amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:11Driver on the run after Sydney pursuitVideo icon0:29De Minaur beats teenage HewittVideo icon1:13FIFA's World Cup privatisation bidVideo icon1:13World Cup boycott threats over FIFA planAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe