Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Summary
Around 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish city of Ceuta from Morocco but most have since returned. The incident caused a humanitarian crisis, with at least 72 migrants dying, and has restarted debates about immigration in Europe.Key Facts
- About 60,000 mostly young men entered Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, over a few days.
- Most migrants walked back to Morocco by the following Sunday; some tried to stay in Ceuta.
- At least 72 migrants died, either by drowning or during a stampede at the border.
- Spanish authorities continued searching nearby waters for migrant bodies.
- Ceuta’s population temporarily grew by more than half due to the influx.
- Shops and daily life began returning to normal after most migrants left.
- Far-right Spanish politicians visited Ceuta to demand the expulsion of remaining migrants.
- Local residents showed mixed reactions, with some blaming authorities for the border breach.
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