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Spanish royals visit Ceuta amid Morocco tensions

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made their first visit to Ceuta since 2007, amid tensions with Morocco following a July migration crisis in which tens of thousands crossed into the Spanish enclave. Felipe called Ceuta and Melilla an "inalienable part" of Spain and asked Morocco for "good faith." Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta.

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Tensions have risen in the Spanish city in North Africa since about 80,000 migrants crossed its border in July.

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Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia visit Ceuta

The royal couple have arrived for their first-ever visit to the exclave to show solidarity with residents.

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In first visit to Ceuta, Spain's king asks for 'good faith' from Morocco after migration crisis

Tensions have risen in the Spanish city in North Africa since about 80,000 migrants crossed its border in July.

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Ceuta an 'inalienable' part of Spain, king says on key visit

King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. "Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of the political and national reality that is Spain. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country are not negotiable," Felipe said. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid.

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Spanish royals visit Ceuta amid tensions with Morocco over migrant influx

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time in 14 years on Tuesday, as the North African enclave grapples with the aftermath of a mass migrant influx. Authorities have cleared makeshift camps from the beaches ahead of the visit, amid strained relations with neighbouring Morocco.

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Spain’s King Felipe makes first visit to Ceuta amid migrant crisis

Spain’s King Felipe is visiting Ceuta for the first time in his reign, amid an ongoing migration crisis there.

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Ceuta crowds affirm Spanish identity during royal visit

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received a rapturous welcome in Ceuta on Tuesday, 13 October, as they began their first visit to the Spanish North African territory since 2007.

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France 24

Spanish royals visit crisis-hit Ceuta amid diplomatic tensions

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time since 2007, amid tensions with Morocco following July’s migration crisis, when more than 70,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave. Most returned to Morocco, but thousands remained, and dozens died. Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta, making the royal visit diplomatically sensitive. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris has more from Madrid.

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Spain’s king visits Ceuta amid tensions with Morocco

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta months after more than 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco. While most have returned, thousands remain. The visit has divided residents and risks reigniting diplomatic tensions with Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.

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Ceuta awaits King Felipe after summer migration crisis

Ceuta braces for a symbolic royal visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia after a mass migration crisis strained the enclave’s social cohesion.

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