The death toll in Spain's Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has reached 67, including drownings and stampede victims, after approximately 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish territory. Spain is installing a 500-meter containment barrier as most migrants have been returned, though some remain.
The death toll from the Ceuta border crisis has risen to 77 after an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Spain has returned most migrants to Morocco, with troops deployed to restore order.
Around 60,000 migrants from Morocco crossed into Spain's exclave of Ceuta in 24 hours, leading to at least 57 deaths and sparking a diplomatic row across Europe. Spain deployed military, while EU leaders called for swift returns, and Italy suggested suspending Spain from the Schengen Agreement.
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