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Three immigrant boats reach Cabo de Palos and Aguilas

43 irregular migrants in total reached the shores of the Region of Murcia On Saturday September 18, two pateras (migrant boats) reached Águilas..

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Seven arrested for transporting irregular migrants to the Region of Murcia

Criminal gangs are responsible for the endless stream of immigrants reaching Murcia The Policía Nacional have made a series of arrests in connection..

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Spain and Morocco prevent large group of migrants from entering Melilla

Both nations worked together to deter more than 100 people from illegally entering Spain Spanish and Moroccan security forces worked together during..

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Six men arrested in Murcia for bringing illegal migrants from Africa

Police have taken down part of an organised human trafficking ring in the Murcia region Six men have been arrested in the Region of Murcia for..

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57 irregular immigrants intercepted in Alicante waters

Five pateras reached the coast of Alicante province in the Marina Baixa and Vega Baja areas at the weekend Maritime Rescue services intercepted..

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One migrant dead and another injured after attempting to climb up rocky cliff in Almeria

The rocky area in Carboneras, Andalucía, was inaccessible to the Maritime Rescue boat and firefighters had to be called in Civil Protection services..

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16 irregular immigrants spotted off Alicante coast

The migrants have since been taken to the San Gabriel port in Alicante and are all said to be in good health An immigrant boat with 16 passengers..

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Almost 200 immigrants reach Cadiz and Almeria in one weekend

Amongst the 182 migrants who arrived in Andalucía since Friday are two men who tried to cross the Strait of Gibraltar in an inflatable tyre The..

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155 illegal migrants reach Murcia this weekend and one corpse recovered

A total of 13 boats were intercepted off the Murcian coastline The endless drip-drip of illegal immigrants entering Spain via sea continued over..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 12 arrested for organising irregular immigrant boats to Cadiz

ARCHIVED - 12 arrested for organising irregular immigrant boats to Cadiz

The authorities in Andalucía have arrested the captains of different boats caught attempting to reach the Costa del Sol As a large number of immigrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 11 Moroccan minors rescued from migrant boat in Granada

ARCHIVED - 11 Moroccan minors rescued from migrant boat in Granada

Immigrants continue to risk their lives attempting to reach the Andalucía coast Yet another migrant boat has been intercepted by Maritime Rescue..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three people rescued from kayak after sailing towards the Strait of Gibraltar

ARCHIVED - Three people rescued from kayak after sailing towards the Strait of Gibraltar

The three men were picked up by maritime workers and returned to Ceuta The Spanish Maritime Rescue services have rescued three people who were..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - More than 130 migrants have arrived illegally in Spain so far this week

ARCHIVED - More than 130 migrants have arrived illegally in Spain so far this week

Several of the irregular immigrants intercepted yesterday had to be rescued from the water Over 130 illegal immigrants have arrived in Spain so..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Migrant boat reaches coast of Albir

ARCHIVED - Migrant boat reaches coast of Albir

The patera was intercepted close to the landmark lighthouse in the Marina Baixa area of Alicante province Attempts to reach Alicante coast by African..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Impressive use of police resource; officers intercept 2 tons of hashish whilst rescuing illegal immigrants at sea

ARCHIVED - Impressive use of police resource; officers intercept 2 tons of hashish whilst rescuing illegal immigrants at sea

The drugs were discovered as the Maritime Service rescued a group of irregular immigrants from the Region’s waters An impressive operation in..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Four migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Murcia this weekend

ARCHIVED - Four migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Murcia this weekend

Those rescued included men, women and children all reportedly of Algerian origin As the calm, clear weather continues in the Region so does the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Guardia Civil officer injured in migrant assault on Ceuta border fence

ARCHIVED - Guardia Civil officer injured in migrant assault on Ceuta border fence

5 of the 50 would-be migrants succeeded in crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta Another mass assault was launched by would-be..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 11 immigrants rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar

ARCHIVED - 11 immigrants rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar

The migrants were safely taken to shore in Cádiz, Andalucía Desperate attempts to reach Spain by African migrants continue as Maritime Rescue..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Tragedy in the Atlantic as 47 migrants die en route to the Canaries

ARCHIVED - Tragedy in the Atlantic as 47 migrants die en route to the Canaries

Only seven of the 54 people who set sail on August 3 were picked up alive by Mauritanian coastguards Seldom have the topics of illegal immigration..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Seven arrested for exploiting illegal immigrants in the Murcia Region

ARCHIVED - Seven arrested for exploiting illegal immigrants in the Murcia Region

Two separate inspections of the fruit and vegetable company uncovered 27 foreign employees Agents of the National Police have detained seven people..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 57 African migrants storm border fence of Spanish enclave of Melilla

ARCHIVED - 57 African migrants storm border fence of Spanish enclave of Melilla

The latest entrants are the largest group to enter Melilla in almost a month The topic of illegal immigration is never far from the headlines in..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three more migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Murcia

ARCHIVED - Three more migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Murcia

All of the irregular immigrants are reported to be of Algerian nationality The Guardia Civil intercepted a further three boats carrying a total..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Ceuta courts halt repatriation of Moroccan migrants aged under 18

ARCHIVED - Ceuta courts halt repatriation of Moroccan migrants aged under 18

Setback for the Spanish government as the controversial deportations from Ceuta are suspended for 72 hours A court in Spain’s north African..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Another 64 irregular immigrants land in Murcia over the weekend

ARCHIVED - Another 64 irregular immigrants land in Murcia over the weekend

Three minors were among the migrants intercepted off the Region’s coast Sixty-four people have been rescued from illegal migrant boats over the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Immigrant boat with five people aboard intercepted off Alicante coast

ARCHIVED - Immigrant boat with five people aboard intercepted off Alicante coast

Three other immigrant boats were also spotted in the province of Alicante over the weekend Members of the Maritime Rescue Services in the region..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 50 under-age migrants flee custody in Ceuta to avoid deportation to Morocco

ARCHIVED - 50 under-age migrants flee custody in Ceuta to avoid deportation to Morocco

The Spanish government has announced the controversial repatriation of 700 young migrants who reached Ceuta in May The Spanish government is facing..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Young quadriplegic migrant hospitalised on arrival in Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Young quadriplegic migrant hospitalised on arrival in Cartagena

The young man is 32 years old and has been in a wheelchair since he was 19 following a motorcycle accident A young quadriplegic migrant is reported..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Young sailor rescued after spending 24 hours in the sea off Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Young sailor rescued after spending 24 hours in the sea off Cartagena

The man was stranded at sea off the Cartagena coast before being rescued by another boat A 32-year-old man is being treated in the Santa Lucía..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Six migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Cartagena and Águilas

ARCHIVED - Six migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Cartagena and Águilas

The 71 migrants were of Algerian origin and are all reported to be in good health The influx of irregular immigrants into the Region of Murcia..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 16 irregular immigrants rescued from adrift boat off Almeria coast

ARCHIVED - 16 irregular immigrants rescued from adrift boat off Almeria coast

Those on board were adult males who were attempting to reach the coast of Andalucía Maritime Rescue services have rescued 16 irregular immigrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 63 per cent more illegal migrants have reached Spain so far this year

ARCHIVED - 63 per cent more illegal migrants have reached Spain so far this year

The total of 14,700 does not include 10,000 who entered Ceuta overland in a mass crossing this May The second year of the coronavirus pandemic..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three arrested for organising irregular immigrant boats to Andalusia

ARCHIVED - Three arrested for organising irregular immigrant boats to Andalusia

The three men located in Almería, Andalusía, were charging €2,000 for a place onboard the boats to Spain The Policía Nacional..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Another influx of migrants over the weekend forces re-opening of quarantine hotel in Moratalla

ARCHIVED - Another influx of migrants over the weekend forces re-opening of quarantine hotel in Moratalla

The influx of migrants to the Region of Murcia continues with dozens of arrivals in recent days The temporary accomodation for quarantining migrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 238 illegal migrants storm the Spanish border in Melilla

ARCHIVED - 238 illegal migrants storm the Spanish border in Melilla

Jubilant migrants waved their grappling hooks in triumph as they made their way to the CETI detention centre It is reported that a group of 238..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Two more migrant boats intercepted in Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Two more migrant boats intercepted in Cartagena

A total of 43 illegal migrants, thought to be of Algerian origin, have arrived on the Murcian coast in the last 24 hours The Region of Murcia continues..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Boat carrying 14 illegal immigrants reaches Benidorm coastline

ARCHIVED - Boat carrying 14 illegal immigrants reaches Benidorm coastline

The patera was intercepted at Levante beach in the Marina Baixa this morning, Tuesday, July 20. A boat with 14 irregular immigrants from Algeria..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Boat carrying 15 illegal immigrants intercepted in Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Boat carrying 15 illegal immigrants intercepted in Cartagena

Authorities have reported that all of the passengers were male, apparently of Algerian origin, and are all in good health The Salvamar Caliope..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 119 migrants scale Melilla border fence; five police reportedly injured

ARCHIVED - 119 migrants scale Melilla border fence; five police reportedly injured

In the latest organized mass attempt 119 African migrants managed to get over the border fence and into the Spanish city of Melilla. Some 200..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Irregular migrants reaching Spain by sea up by 50 per cent so far this year

ARCHIVED - Irregular migrants reaching Spain by sea up by 50 per cent so far this year

The total of 13,000 does not include the 10,000 who entered Ceuta overland in a mass crossing this May The second year of the coronavirus pandemic..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Customs officer dies as helicopter plunges into the Strait of Gibraltar during drug chase

ARCHIVED - Customs officer dies as helicopter plunges into the Strait of Gibraltar during drug chase

The incident occurred 30 miles off Sotogrande in the Strait of Gibraltar Another life was lost in the fight against drug trafficking in the Strait..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Location of new €3.8 million immigrant centre in Cartagena unanimously condemned

ARCHIVED - Location of new €3.8 million immigrant centre in Cartagena unanimously condemned

Work has begun on a new immigrant centre in Cartagena to replace existing temporary structures, however, this will not be a permanent building either..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Over 2,000 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to reach Spain by sea so far in 2021

ARCHIVED - Over 2,000 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to reach Spain by sea so far in 2021

The Atlantic route between north-west Africa and the Canaries has claimed 1,922 victims The human rights group Caminando Fronteras is warning that..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Works begin on a new illegal immigrant centre in Cartagena to replace temporary structures

ARCHIVED - Works begin on a new illegal immigrant centre in Cartagena to replace temporary structures

A new centre is being built in Cartagena to receive illegal immigrants arriving by water to the coasts of the Region of Murcia. Image: Cruz Roja..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Police intercept 158 illegal migrants on 15 boats off Almeria coast

ARCHIVED - Police intercept 158 illegal migrants on 15 boats off Almeria coast

The coasts of Andalusia are the main destination of ‘pateras’, boats or dinghies for migrants from the African Continent trying to enter Spain illegally..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Morocco takes steps to prevent mass entry of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta

ARCHIVED - Morocco takes steps to prevent mass entry of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta

Reinforced border protection in Ceuta after the border assault by 12,000 migrants in May Following the incidents at the Spanish-Moroccan border..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 14 illegal immigrants intercepted off the coast of Cartagena

ARCHIVED - 14 illegal immigrants intercepted off the coast of Cartagena

Thirteen men and one woman were located in a ‘patera’ allegedly travelling from Algeria to Spain. A Calíope patrol boat manned by a Maritime..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Fifth patera in 48 hours reaches Alicante coastline with 17 illegal immigrants on board

ARCHIVED - Fifth patera in 48 hours reaches Alicante coastline with 17 illegal immigrants on board

The boat was intercepted between Benidorm and Altea in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province. A patera with 17 irregular immigrants on board has..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Human skull found in fishing nets off Mazarrón Percheles beach

ARCHIVED - Human skull found in fishing nets off Mazarrón Percheles beach

The skull is thought to belong to one of 9 migrants missing since their boat capsized in March A fisherman at the semi-wild beach of Percheles..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 5-year-old migrant girl dies after 17 days at sea heading for the Canaries

ARCHIVED - 5-year-old migrant girl dies after 17 days at sea heading for the Canaries

A helicopter rescue failed to save the girl after a merchant vessel picked her and her companions up off the coast of Africa Efforts to save the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Two boats carrying 22 illegal immigrants intecepted off the shores of Javea and Alfaz del Pi

ARCHIVED - Two boats carrying 22 illegal immigrants intecepted off the shores of Javea and Alfaz del Pi

Four pateras reached Alicante province on the Costa Blanca in less than 48 hours. Arrivals of irregular immigrants continues on the Alicante province..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Ceuta will adapt breakwater to make it harder for illegal migrants to cross onto Spanish soil

ARCHIVED - Ceuta will adapt breakwater to make it harder for illegal migrants to cross onto Spanish soil

The project involves removing all the sand from the breakwater at the end of Tarajal beach, on the border with Morocco, to stop migrants from entering..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - World Refugee Day exhibition panels smashed in Santiago de Compostela

ARCHIVED - World Refugee Day exhibition panels smashed in Santiago de Compostela

The racist attacks took place in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia The authorities have asked citizens in the capital city of the Galicia region to..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 132 irregular migrants intercepted in Almeria as warm weather encourages crossings

ARCHIVED - 132 irregular migrants intercepted in Almeria as warm weather encourages crossings

Migrant boats are frequently intercepted off the coasts of Andalusia as African migrants try to enter Spain by sea The Guardia Civil intercepted..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Twenty Guardia Civil officers injured in Melilla as 150 migrants storm the border

ARCHIVED - Twenty Guardia Civil officers injured in Melilla as 150 migrants storm the border

The borders of Ceuta and Melilla have both been under pressure during the last few weeks Large groups of African migrants try to jump the border..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Ceuta has repatriated nine out of ten illegal immigrants who crossed from Morocco

ARCHIVED - Ceuta has repatriated nine out of ten illegal immigrants who crossed from Morocco

The Spanish government has applied for 10.2 million euros in aid from the CE to cover costs and attend to those who remain in the autonomous city. ..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Almeria to vaccinate 1,600 irregular migrants at camps in Nijar

ARCHIVED - Almeria to vaccinate 1,600 irregular migrants at camps in Nijar

The Almeria Health District will be carrying out the vaccinations at irregular migrant camps in Nijar, Almeria. Following a fire at a migrant camp..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Man arrested for charging illegal immigrants to live in Almeria slum encampments

ARCHIVED - Man arrested for charging illegal immigrants to live in Almeria slum encampments

The man was himself a Moroccan, but unashamedly exploited his fellow countrymen who were in a vulnerable position There are many facets to the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Students start crowdfunding campaign to provide housing after Almeria migrant camp fire

ARCHIVED - Students start crowdfunding campaign to provide housing after Almeria migrant camp fire

The group of architecture students want to raise €10,000 to build new housing for the irregular migrants who lost their homes through a fire in Nijar..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 27 irregular immigrants reach coasts of Benidorm and Santa Pola in Alicante province

ARCHIVED - 27 irregular immigrants reach coasts of Benidorm and Santa Pola in Alicante province

Three 'pateras' made their way to the Costa Blanca coastline at the weekend. Alicante police intercepted three boats carrying 27 men and women..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Fire at Almeria migrant camp was intentional say police

ARCHIVED - Fire at Almeria migrant camp was intentional say police

The fire at a migrant camp in Nijar, Almeria, has destroyed around 100 homes. Following the outbreak of a fire on Saturday May 22 at a camp for..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Two dead following second fire at a Huelva migrant camp in three days

ARCHIVED - Two dead following second fire at a Huelva migrant camp in three days

The fire destroyed 30 homes in the migrant camp of Lucena del Puerto, Huelva, Andalucia. A man and a woman have died on the morning of May 19 following..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spain deploys military troops after 6,000 migrants storm Ceuta borders

ARCHIVED - Spain deploys military troops after 6,000 migrants storm Ceuta borders

Several military units were mobilised this morning, Tuesday, May 18, to control the city's streets after thousands of irregular migrants from Morocco..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Boat carrying 11 irregular migrants including three children reaches coast of Calpe

ARCHIVED - Boat carrying 11 irregular migrants including three children reaches coast of Calpe

A boat carrying 11 migrants, including three children, was intercepted off the coast of Calpe in the Marina Alta Comarca, Alicante province. The..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Two men accused of skippering migrant boat to Almeria face 7 years in prison

ARCHIVED - Two men accused of skippering migrant boat to Almeria face 7 years in prison

Irregular migrants pay up to €2,000 per person for their transport from North Africa to Almeria or other areas of the Spanish coastline As the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Nearly 400 irregular migrants reached Almeria province during the weekend

ARCHIVED - Nearly 400 irregular migrants reached Almeria province during the weekend

The flow of irregular migrants to Almeria in Andalucia continues and further arrivals were reported along the coasts of Murcia and Alicante province..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Boat carrying eight illegal migrants intercepted at Alfaz del Pi, Alicante

ARCHIVED - Boat carrying eight illegal migrants intercepted at Alfaz del Pi, Alicante

The boat was close to the coast of Alfaz de Pi (L'Alfás del Pi) in the Marina Baixa Comarca of the Alicante Province. Calmer seas and fairer weather..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 39 more Algerian migrants intercepted in Mazarrón and Cartagena

ARCHIVED - 39 more Algerian migrants intercepted in Mazarrón and Cartagena

82 Algerians were detained between Thursday and Saturday last week Following the detention of 43 unauthorized migrants on the beaches of the Region..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 43 Algerian migrants including 2 babies intercepted on the coastline of Águilas and Cartagena

ARCHIVED - 43 Algerian migrants including 2 babies intercepted on the coastline of Águilas and Cartagena

All the new arrivals were found to be in good health after reaching the beaches of the Costa Cálida Two small boats carrying 43 unauthorized migrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Almeria migrant quarantine hotel closes as contract comes to an end

ARCHIVED - Almeria migrant quarantine hotel closes as contract comes to an end

The Red Cross will continue to attend to quarantined migrants at a youth hostel in Almeria city (Andalusia). The endless flow of illegal migrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Migrant traffickers arrested in Cartagena, Mazarrón and Fuente Álamo

ARCHIVED - Migrant traffickers arrested in Cartagena, Mazarrón and Fuente Álamo

20 illegal immigrants were found in safe houses awaiting transport to northern Europe Over the course of the last year or so the pattern of unauthorized..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Twenty arrested in Ceuta and Cadiz for transporting illegal migrants

ARCHIVED - Twenty arrested in Ceuta and Cadiz for transporting illegal migrants

The National Police arrested 13 people in Cádiz (Andalusia) and another seven in Ceuta, all of whom face charges of illegal human trafficking...

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 60 sub-Saharan migrants repelled at the Spain-Morocco border fence in Ceuta

ARCHIVED - 60 sub-Saharan migrants repelled at the Spain-Morocco border fence in Ceuta

Numerous Africans are reported to have been gathering close to the border in recent weeks In recent months the problems caused by the migratory..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Political tension after police fire rubber bullets to disperse brawlers in Tenerife migrant camp

ARCHIVED - Political tension after police fire rubber bullets to disperse brawlers in Tenerife migrant camp

Critics denounce conditions at Las Raíces and warn against turning Tenerife into a prison island Figures published on Monday by Spain’s Ministry..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 22 illegal migrants intercepted close to Cape Trafalgar lighthouse in Cadiz as flow of illegal migration continues

ARCHIVED - 22 illegal migrants intercepted close to Cape Trafalgar lighthouse in Cadiz as flow of illegal migration continues

856 illegal migrants reached the Canaries during the second half of March. The flow of illegal migrants attempting to enter Europe via the Spanish..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Canary islands bear the brunt of migratory flow as Spain records a 15 per cent increase in arrivals

ARCHIVED - Canary islands bear the brunt of migratory flow as Spain records a 15 per cent increase in arrivals

The number of people crossing illegally from Africa to the Canaries doubled in the first quarter of 2020 Spain’s Ministry of the Interior published..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Sea slowly gives up its dead; seven corpses now recovered from Mazarrón migrant boat

ARCHIVED - Sea slowly gives up its dead; seven corpses now recovered from Mazarrón migrant boat

Two bodies were recovered on Saturday when the boat capsized with 14 people on board Slowly, slowly, the sea is giving up its dead, as the bodies..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 18 migrants climb over border fence into Melilla as large group storms the structure

ARCHIVED - 18 migrants climb over border fence into Melilla as large group storms the structure

The Spanish overseas enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla are frequently chosen by migrants as a gateway into Europe, and mass assaults attempting to cross..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spain and Algeria commit to working against illegal immigration

ARCHIVED - Spain and Algeria commit to working against illegal immigration

The Foreign Affairs ministers from both countries sat down together on Monday to discuss the problem and agreed to collaborate to seek solutions...

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Search called off for nine migrants in Mazarron after boat capsizes

ARCHIVED - Search called off for nine migrants in Mazarron after boat capsizes

Two bodies were found shortly after the incident and three were rescued alive Emergency services have given up all hope of finding any more survivors..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 42 migrants intercepted as 5 small boats reach the Costa Cálida; Mazarron, Cartagena and la Union

ARCHIVED - 42 migrants intercepted as 5 small boats reach the Costa Cálida; Mazarron, Cartagena and la Union

The Algerians were apprehended in Puerto de Mazarrón, Cabo de Palos, La Unión and Escombreras The arrival of calmer conditions at sea coincided..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three members of illegal migrant transport mafia arrested in Region of Murcia

ARCHIVED - Three members of illegal migrant transport mafia arrested in Region of Murcia

The Spanish authorities fight a relentless battle against illegal migration and intercept boats coming from Africa on a regular basis. Three men..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Five die on migrant boat heading for the Canary Islands

ARCHIVED - Five die on migrant boat heading for the Canary Islands

Four of the bodies were not recovered as 47 survived and were intercepted at sea The steady stream of unauthorized migrants seeking entry into..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spanish government maintains 11 Jihadist terror suspects have entered Spain masquerading as pateras migrants

ARCHIVED - Spanish government maintains 11 Jihadist terror suspects have entered Spain masquerading as pateras migrants

The Government has responded to political accusations that Jihadist terrorists could be slipping into Spain masquerading as illegal immigrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 74 illegal migrants intercepted off the coast of the Canaries

ARCHIVED - 74 illegal migrants intercepted off the coast of the Canaries

Two boats were located off the shores of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria on Wednesday and Thursday The steady stream of unauthorized migrants attempting..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Four-year prison sentence for captain of boat transporting illegal immigrants to Almeria

ARCHIVED - Four-year prison sentence for captain of boat transporting illegal immigrants to Almeria

The man was found guilty of an offence against foreigners’ rights for captaining a boat with 106 illegal migrants from Algeria on board. A four..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 97 illegal migrants reach the Murcia coast as another flotilla of small boats arrive from Africa

ARCHIVED - 97 illegal migrants reach the Murcia coast as another flotilla of small boats arrive from Africa

22 more Algerian nationals reached the beaches of the Costa Blanca in Alicante The number of unauthorized migrants reaching the coastline of the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 59 irregular immigrants intercepted in Murcian waters

ARCHIVED - 59 irregular immigrants intercepted in Murcian waters

Four pateras were detected off the coastlines of Mazarrón and Cartagena on Wednesday A period of calm weather is increasingly co-inciding with..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Ten illegal immigrants intercepted off Cartagena coastline

ARCHIVED - Ten illegal immigrants intercepted off Cartagena coastline

The patera was intercepted off the Cartagena coastline Good weather encouraged 10 irregular migrants to make the crossing across from Algeria to..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Illegal migrants continue to enter Spain via Murcia Region

ARCHIVED - Illegal migrants continue to enter Spain via Murcia Region

10 migrants were detected in Águilas on Monday Although police have dismantled one criminal group transporting irregular migrants to Almería..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Irregular migrants continue to target Canary Islands with triple the 2019 total already

ARCHIVED - Irregular migrants continue to target Canary Islands with triple the 2019 total already

Last year traffic on the Canaries route was 756% up on the previous year Official figures published by Spain’s Ministry of the Interior show..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Unauthorized migrants transferred to field camps in the Canaries

ARCHIVED - Unauthorized migrants transferred to field camps in the Canaries

A government scheme will enable up to 7,000 migrants to be moved out of tourist accommodation A total of 41,861 iregular migrants arrived in Spain..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three members of network introducing irregular immigrants from Algeria arrested in Fuente Álamo

ARCHIVED - Three members of network introducing irregular immigrants from Algeria arrested in Fuente Álamo

The gang arranged transport in 'patera taxi' type boats which were met on the Spanish coastline and their occupants assisted to reach their final..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Steady trickle of irregular migration into Murcia continues

ARCHIVED - Steady trickle of irregular migration into Murcia continues

36 more migrants have been detained in the last 24 hours These are in addition to the 16 detained on Monday The gradual trickle of irregular..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Two arrested in Murcia in operation to target criminal gangs transporting illegal migrants

ARCHIVED - Two arrested in Murcia in operation to target criminal gangs transporting illegal migrants

19 people were arrested in Lanzarote, Andalucía and Murcia Two people in the Region of Murcia are among 19 to have been arrested by the Policí..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 12 irregular migrants reach the Cartagena coastline

ARCHIVED - 12 irregular migrants reach the Cartagena coastline

The latest arrivals were detained in La Azohía and El Portús before being taken into custody in Escombreras 12 unauthorized north African migrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spain hopes to re-introduce fast-track deportation of illegal immigrants in the near future

ARCHIVED - Spain hopes to re-introduce fast-track deportation of illegal immigrants in the near future

Moroccan borders should re-open around the 10th January This week there has been escalating controversy regarding the re-location of irregular..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - At least 3 irregular migrants killed in fire at Catalunya squat

ARCHIVED - At least 3 irregular migrants killed in fire at Catalunya squat

More than 100 people occupy the abandoned warehouse on a permanent basis At least three people are reported to have died with another 23 injured..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Concern as 400 irregular migrants are flown from Canary Islands to Valencia and Alicante

ARCHIVED - Concern as 400 irregular migrants are flown from Canary Islands to Valencia and Alicante

Irregular migrants are being flown to mainland Spain after reaching the Canary Islands by patera Following the uproar in Andalucía earlier this..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Anger as irregular migrants are flown from the Canary Islands to the Spanish mainland

ARCHIVED - Anger as irregular migrants are flown from the Canary Islands to the Spanish mainland

200 migrants were flown to the mainland without warning local authorities The massive increase this year in the number of irregular migrants from..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Camp of shame dismantled in the Canary Islands as irregular migration eases off

ARCHIVED - Camp of shame dismantled in the Canary Islands as irregular migration eases off

No boats over the weekend enabled the dismantling of the camp that housed 2,600 irregular migrants just three weeks ago This weekend the first..

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