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Reasons Behind Young Arabs' Risky Migration
The city of Ceuta, under Spanish administration, experienced an unprecedented wave of mass migration across land and sea borders, as tens of thousands of undocumented migrants attempted to reach the city at the end of July 2026. The numbers reached between 50,000 and 60,000 people, representing roughly 70% of the city's population. The crossing resulted in the deaths of 72 individuals due to the influx, drowning, and stampedes, while about 48,000 of them returned to Morocco. The incident highlighted the extent of despair and frustration faced by Arab youth, especially amid high unemployment and poverty rates, deteriorating security conditions, and ongoing socio-economic decline. These factors drive many to risk their lives through dangerous irregular migration journeys, during which they face risks of drowning and abuse. Moreover, trafficking networks spread false information via social media, exacerbating the phenomenon.
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