Spain, migrants in Melilla

Aug 1, 2026

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August 1, 2026, Melilla, Spain: MELILLA, SPAIN Ã¢â‚¬ AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the SpainÃ¢â‚¬Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain - ZUMAq101 20260801_zna_q101_154 Copyright: xMohaxBelkasenx
August 1, 2026, Melilla, Spain: MELILLA, SPAIN Ã¢â‚¬ AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the SpainÃ¢â‚¬Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain - ZUMAq101 20260801_zna_q101_153 Copyright: xMohaxBelkasenx
August 1, 2026, Melilla, Spain: MELILLA, SPAIN Ã¢â‚¬ AUGUST 1, 2026: The Beni Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco reopened gradually on Friday morning after remaining closed following recent migrant crossing attempts. Under a coordinated plan agreed by the Spanish and Moroccan authorities, access is being restored progressively to ease congestion affecting more than 2,000 vehicles taking part in Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) 2026, which have been waiting to cross since Thursday, while additional ferry services continue to arrive in Melilla. Hundreds of pedestrians also remain queued at the border crossing, waiting to enter Morocco on foot. The operation allows groups of around 20 vehicles to enter the border crossing at - ZUMAq101 20260801_zna_q101_157 Copyright: xMohaxBelkasenx
Beni Enzar Border Reopens After 36-Hour Closure MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: The Beni Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco reopened gradually on Friday morning after remaining closed following recent migrant crossing attempts. Under a coordinated plan agreed by the Spanish and Moroccan authorities, access is being restored progressively to ease congestion affecting more than 2,000 vehicles taking part in Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) 2026, which have been waiting to cross since Thursday, while additional ferry services continue to arrive in Melilla. Hundreds of pedestrians also remain queued at the border crossing, waiting to enter Morocco on foot. The operation allows groups of around 20 vehicles to enter the border Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Beni Enzar Border Reopens After 36-Hour Closure MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: The Beni Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco reopened gradually on Friday morning after remaining closed following recent migrant crossing attempts. Under a coordinated plan agreed by the Spanish and Moroccan authorities, access is being restored progressively to ease congestion affecting more than 2,000 vehicles taking part in Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) 2026, which have been waiting to cross since Thursday, while additional ferry services continue to arrive in Melilla. Hundreds of pedestrians also remain queued at the border crossing, waiting to enter Morocco on foot. The operation allows groups of around 20 vehicles to enter the border Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Beni Enzar Border Reopens After 36-Hour Closure MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: The Beni Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco reopened gradually on Friday morning after remaining closed following recent migrant crossing attempts. Under a coordinated plan agreed by the Spanish and Moroccan authorities, access is being restored progressively to ease congestion affecting more than 2,000 vehicles taking part in Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) 2026, which have been waiting to cross since Thursday, while additional ferry services continue to arrive in Melilla. Hundreds of pedestrians also remain queued at the border crossing, waiting to enter Morocco on foot. The operation allows groups of around 20 vehicles to enter the border Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Beni Enzar Border Reopens After 36-Hour Closure MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: The Beni Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco reopened gradually on Friday morning after remaining closed following recent migrant crossing attempts. Under a coordinated plan agreed by the Spanish and Moroccan authorities, access is being restored progressively to ease congestion affecting more than 2,000 vehicles taking part in Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) 2026, which have been waiting to cross since Thursday, while additional ferry services continue to arrive in Melilla. Hundreds of pedestrians also remain queued at the border crossing, waiting to enter Morocco on foot. The operation allows groups of around 20 vehicles to enter the border Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
August 1, 2026, Melilla, Spain: MELILLA, SPAIN Ã¢â‚¬ AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the SpainÃ¢â‚¬Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain - ZUMAq101 20260801_zna_q101_149 Copyright: xMohaxBelkasenx
Beni Enzar Border Reopens After 36-Hour Closure MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: The Beni Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco reopened gradually on Friday morning after remaining closed following recent migrant crossing attempts. Under a coordinated plan agreed by the Spanish and Moroccan authorities, access is being restored progressively to ease congestion affecting more than 2,000 vehicles taking part in Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) 2026, which have been waiting to cross since Thursday, while additional ferry services continue to arrive in Melilla. Hundreds of pedestrians also remain queued at the border crossing, waiting to enter Morocco on foot. The operation allows groups of around 20 vehicles to enter the border Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Beni Enzar Border Reopens After 36-Hour Closure MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: The Beni Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco reopened gradually on Friday morning after remaining closed following recent migrant crossing attempts. Under a coordinated plan agreed by the Spanish and Moroccan authorities, access is being restored progressively to ease congestion affecting more than 2,000 vehicles taking part in Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) 2026, which have been waiting to cross since Thursday, while additional ferry services continue to arrive in Melilla. Hundreds of pedestrians also remain queued at the border crossing, waiting to enter Morocco on foot. The operation allows groups of around 20 vehicles to enter the border Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Beni Enzar Border Reopens After 36-Hour Closure MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: The Beni Enzar border crossing between Spain and Morocco reopened gradually on Friday morning after remaining closed following recent migrant crossing attempts. Under a coordinated plan agreed by the Spanish and Moroccan authorities, access is being restored progressively to ease congestion affecting more than 2,000 vehicles taking part in Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) 2026, which have been waiting to cross since Thursday, while additional ferry services continue to arrive in Melilla. Hundreds of pedestrians also remain queued at the border crossing, waiting to enter Morocco on foot. The operation allows groups of around 20 vehicles to enter the border Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx
Attempted Border Fence Crossing in Melilla MELILLA, SPAIN AUGUST 1, 2026: Spanish security forces respond to multiple attempted irregular border crossings along the Spain Morocco border in Melilla. A large group of migrants first attempted to enter the Spanish enclave through the South Breakwater (Dique Sur). After they were intercepted, a security operation was deployed at the Beni-Enzar border crossing, where another group attempted to scale the Melilla border fence. According to the Spanish Government Delegation, 19 migrants entered Melilla by sea, including 15 unaccompanied minors and four women. Authorities said the number of people who may have entered through the border fence has not yet been confirmed. Melilla Spain Copyright: x xMohaxBelkasenx xJNAxPressx

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