Spain has confirmed that most of the migrants who entered its North African enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco, following a massive influx that sparked a political and humanitarian crisis. The Spanish government described the situation as a “violation of territorial integrity,” with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemning the surge of illegal immigrants from Morocco (aljazeera.com).
At least 57 migrants died during the border rush, which saw tens of thousands of people attempt to cross into Ceuta, according to reports from local authorities. Many of those who entered were later repatriated, with officials stating that “enough of the deliberate misinformation” had been spread about the situation (nst.com.my). The Spanish foreign minister confirmed that nearly all of the migrants had returned to Morocco, emphasizing the government’s efforts to regain control of the border.
The crisis has also led to international reactions, with Italy closing its air and sea borders with Spain and temporarily suspending the Schengen agreement in response to the influx (thehill.com). Meanwhile, news outlets reported that over 48,000 migrants had returned to Morocco after crossing into Ceuta, highlighting the scale of the movement (thecable.ng). The incident has raised concerns about border security and the effectiveness of migration policies in the region.
