Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Issue #1060 Story of the Week: Published: TUESDAY October 27, 2026: ‘Illusion of Control: EU Border Strategy Flaws’ by ZUMA Press partner agency Contacto photographer in Ceuta Marcos Moreno: Spain has initiated its first formal deportations from the North African enclave of Ceuta since July’s historic mass border crossing, returning 16 migrants to Morocco. When the Spanish monarchy wrapped up its historic visit to Ceuta on October 14, 2026, the newly cleared beaches left behind an illusion of control. Two weeks later, the enclave has shifted to aggressive enforcement, with Spain initiating its first wave of fast-tracked deportations ahead of the November 29 elections. While human rights groups condemn the expulsions as violations of international safeguards, the underlying crisis remains completely unresolved: roughly 8,000 migrants–including nearly 3,500 unaccompanied minors–remain trapped in a tiny legal limbo, sleeping rough in local woodlands. For Europe, Ceuta is a flashpoint that exposes the unsustainable future of its broader migration strategy. Welcome to ‘Illusion of Control: EU Border Strategy Flaws’
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