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Melilla Leads in Spain Arrival Surge
The city of Melilla has experienced a significant rise in the number of irregular migrants during the first half of 2026, with the Spanish Ministry of Interior and the "Frontiera Sur" Observatory recording 647 border crossings, representing an increase of 156.7% compared to the same period of the previous year. Most of these crossings occurred via the land route between Melilla and Nador, while the figures for other Spanish borders showed a decline. Melilla accounted for approximately 3% of the total 21,906 illegal entries until mid-September, which is a 16.5% decrease from 2025. These numbers highlight the growing security challenges at the Moroccan border with Melilla, especially amid the continued rise in migrant arrivals and increased security pressures at this border crossing.
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