The Spanish enclave of Ceuta, located on the North African coast, recently experienced a “wave of smugglers.” Thousands of people have been smuggled into the area from Morocco by sea, which has overcrowded local shelters, and at least 18 people have died during the smuggling process. The Italian government said on July 30 that a large number of immigrants recently “broke through” Ceuta by sea. Due to changes in Spain's immigration policy, Italy is considering suspending the free passage mechanism with Spain's Schengen.

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta, located on the North African coast, recently experienced a “wave of smugglers.” Thousands of people have been smuggled into the area from Morocco by sea, which has overcrowded local shelters, and at least 18 people have died during the smuggling process. The Italian government said on July 30 that a large number of immigrants recently “broke through” Ceuta by sea. Due to changes in Spain's immigration policy, Italy is considering suspending the free passage mechanism with Spain's Schengen.