The situation in M'Diq and Fnideq has normalized after days of tension caused by thousands of young people attempting to cross into Ceuta, with authorities responding by deploying security measures and deporting many of those involved. Human rights groups are calling for investigations into alleged mistreatment and urging the adoption of social and economic solutions to address the root causes of irregular migration.
In early September, Moroccan social media platforms were inundated with posts urging a large-scale, irregular migration attempt on September 15. These calls, inciting individuals to cross the border into Ceuta, sparked a significant response, with hundreds of Moroccan youth converging on the northern city of Fnideq to embark on the perilous journey.