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Melilla's undocumented arrivals surge
The city of Melilla, under occupation, recorded a significant increase in the number of irregular migrants entering the city across the border. The total cases reached 647 from the beginning of January to mid-September 2026, representing a 156.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025, which documented 252 cases. Most crossings were by land, through group routes or border crossings, with Melilla accounting for approximately 3% of the total 21,906 irregular entries into Spain during the same period. Despite an overall decline of 16.5% compared to the previous year, the number of entries through Melilla saw a substantial rise, especially via the two occupied cities, Melilla and Ceuta. Data indicates that migration routes toward Spain are experiencing varied developments, with notable increases in entries to Melilla and Ceuta, while crossings in the Canary Islands have decreased.
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