Ceuta: Most migrants have returned to Morocco, 57 died crossing the border
Summary
About 50,000 migrants crossed by sea from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Most have returned to Morocco, but 57 people died trying to cross the border. Italy and France increased border controls, with Italy temporarily stopping free travel with Spain under the Schengen agreement.Key Facts
- Around 50,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco by sea.
- More than 48,000 migrants returned to Morocco after arriving in Ceuta.
- 57 people reportedly died while crossing the border.
- The border between Morocco and Ceuta is heavily fortified and dangerous to cross.
- Ceuta is part of Spain and the Schengen free movement zone, but special rules limit migrants’ travel from there.
- Italy temporarily suspended free movement with Spain under the Schengen agreement in response.
- France and Italy increased border checks after the migrant crossings.
- Human Rights Watch called the return process chaotic and said exact migrant numbers are uncertain.
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