Spain has regained control of its North African enclave of Ceuta after a large number of migrants crossed into the territory from Morocco. Reports described the arrival as a sudden and unprecedented surge, with some accounts putting the number of people who entered at about 50,000.
The crisis prompted a rapid security response and efforts to return migrants across the border. Tens of thousands were reported to have gone back to Morocco, either voluntarily or through removals, as Spanish authorities worked to reestablish order in the enclave.
The episode also generated political and legal repercussions. Spain’s prime minister called for an urgent European Union meeting and criticized what was described as selfish responses to the crisis. A Supreme Court ruling was identified as a central issue in the government’s handling of the returns and the broader border dispute.
Reports also said the death toll connected to the border crisis had reached 67, underscoring the dangers faced by people attempting to cross. The events renewed debate over migration policy, Spain’s responsibilities in Ceuta, and the role of Morocco and the European Union in managing the border.
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