What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

Migrants Surge Into Spanish Territory, Prompting Political Backlash

A sudden exodus of migrants from Morocco startled Spanish officials and drew heavy criticism from right-wing parties across the continent.

By Jason Horowitz, Carlos Barragán and Thomas Fuller

How 60,000 people swam to Spanish territory

Migrants prepared days in advance to reach Ceuta’s beach

In pictures | Tens of thousands of people crossed the Spanish border from Morocco

Images captured on the ground shows crowds of people crossing the border both by foot and by sea, as well as interventions by Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement.

Migrant crisis pushes Italy to restore border checks with Spain, testing Europe's open-border system

Conservative leaders across Europe react as an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco within 24 hours, threatening its open-border policies.

What is Ceuta, and how was the Spanish enclave near Morocco breached by 60,000 migrants?

Current estimates are some 60,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave in North Africa on Thursday — and by Friday, that an estimated 48,300 had returned to Morocco. Here's what we know.

Jamie Sarkonak: Spanish socialists asked for this migrant crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is seeing the effects of his lax immigration strategy in Ceuta

By Jamie Sarkonak

FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims

FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims

Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

Spain's Interior Ministry said around 50,000 people had crossed the border from Morocca to Ceuta since Thursday morning, and estimated that 48,300 had returned by 6 p.m. on Friday.

Italy suspends Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis 

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the measure was adopted to safeguard national security and prevent  “possible repercussions on our nations.” The post Italy suspends Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis  appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Russia exploiting Spain’s migration crisis to destabilize Europe, Sybiha says

Ukraine has uncovered an intensive Russian propaganda campaign across Europe that uses images from Ceuta to fuel destabilization efforts.