Italy warns Spain about Morocco after Ceuta migration crisis

Italy warned Spain that Morocco is responsible for the migration crisis in Ceuta, in which more than 72,000 Moroccans entered the Spanish enclave.

By El Medio Oriente
August 22, 2026
A historic castle tower and stone arch bridge span a river with green trees and buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Illustration. The Castel Sant'Angelo and Pont Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, illustrate the bilateral relationship between Italy and Spain during a migration crisis involving Morocco. (Foto: AngMoKio / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5))
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The entry of more than 72,000 Moroccans into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta triggered a serious crisis between Rome and Madrid. According to Italy, Morocco is the true responsible party for the events.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani clarified Italy's position in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. Tajani pointed out that Morocco orchestrated the migratory movement towards Ceuta.

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