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Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings

Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.

By The Daily News New York

Aug 7, 2026, 11:59 AM· 1 min read

Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings — Credit: BBC World

Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.

Source: BBC World

Source: BBC World

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