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Thousands illegally enter Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco; hundreds of migrant children left stranded

OpIndia Staff - 6 August, 2026

While many migrants later returned to Morocco, hundreds remained in Spain's Ceuta, including around 1,000 unaccompanied migrant children, creating pressure on local authorities and shelter facilities.

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As thousands of illegal immigrants swim to Spain, read how a Supreme Court order triggered the massive influx

Rukma Rathore - 31 July, 2026

"I spoke out to warn of the extreme gravity of the migration crisis we are enduring," a senior Ceuta official stated.

Massive Gen Z protests rock Morocco, clashes between police and demonstrators leave 2 dead: Here is what’s happening in the North African country

OpIndia Staff - 2 October, 2025

Morocco is currently spending billions of dollars in building stadiums and infrastructure for the 2030 World Cup. The Gen Z protestors have dubbed the investment as 'lavish' amid growing unemployment and poor state of education and healthcare.

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Morocco, with 99% Muslim population, bans animal slaughter on Bakrid – Read why King Mohammed VI has taken this unprecedented step

OpIndia Staff - 4 June, 2025

Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid, African country Morocco, which as a 99 per cent Muslim population, has banned animal slaughter this year.

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Rare floods after extraordinary rains in Sahara turn deserts in Morocco green, lakes lying dry for decades filled with water

OpIndia Staff - 27 October, 2024

Intense and unseasonal rainfall has led to flooding in parts of the Sahara Desert near the Draa Valley in Morocco, sparking an unprecedented wave of vegetation growth across the arid landscape

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Morocco earthquake death toll crosses 2,000 as rescue operation continues

OpIndia Staff - 10 September, 2023

The earthquake’s most severe impact, as reported by the Interior Ministry of Morocco, has been on older settlements located beyond the city limits.

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Morocco: Over 600 dead after an earthquake measuring 6.8 on Richter Scale hit the country, many others missing

OpIndia Staff - 9 September, 2023

According to data from the US Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicentre was situated 71 kilometres southwest of the renowned tourist destination Marrakesh in Morocco.

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