Spain reportedly denied reports that it is preparing a plan, including economic measures against Morocco, in response to Ceuta crisis

Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets as Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.

Morocco is blaming a massive surge of migrants​ into Ceuta on various factors, including "malicious exploitation of digital platforms" and the spread of misleading information.

Seven Moroccan taxi drivers have been sentenced to up to six months in prison and fined for aiding irregular migration. They drove people to the Spanish border in Ceuta.

Spain's Civil Guard insisted that the border will remain closed and Defense Minister Margarita Robles warned against any new attempt at a mass entry into Spain's North African exclaves.

Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.

Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.

CASABLANCA, Morocco — Ayoub Akbili needed money for his mother’s surgery. Hamza Haibouri wanted a shot at a professional soccer career. Abdelouahed Iken was chasing the glossy life a friend posted about on Facebook from Italy. So when they heard rumors that Morocco’s border with Spain was open, they decided to join the rush to try to reach Europe.