Misadventures in Migration

The Moroccan surge into Ceuta raised a few points worth considering.

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Migrants from Morocco arrive at the Spanish border in Ceuta, Spain, July 31, 2026, as migrants cross into Ceuta by sea and land.

Fabian Bimmer/Reuters

Four points about the Moroccan surge in Ceuta:

One: According to news stories, the Migrants — that anodyne, neutral term that could also be applied to Napoleon’s army when he made a run at Russia — complained about their reception. Said a New York Times story:

James Lileks

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