Ceuta migrant surge: What triggered the mass crossings?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
An estimated 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with dozens reported dead during the journey. The scale of the movement suggests a significant shift in Moroccan border enforcement, which is likely to strain Spain-Morocco diplomatic and trade relations and could affect broader EU migration and border policy toward North Africa.
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