🌍 At least 57 people died as tens of thousands crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African city of Ceuta over 24 hours, Spanish authorities and news reports said. 🇪🇸🇲🇦
Ceuta’s president put the number of arrivals at about 60,000, while Spain’s Interior Ministry estimated about 50,000. The influx overwhelmed the city, which has about 85,000 residents.
📰 Spain sent armed forces and additional police to restore order. The Interior Ministry said 48,300 people had voluntarily returned to Morocco by Friday evening.
Spain said it would establish a temporary reception centre for registration and triage and planned a buoy barrier near the Tarajal breakwater.