Ceuta: more migrants leave but residents still in shock. Far-right leader visits

Tensions remain high in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following a mass irregular border crossing from Morocco. While many migrants have returned, local residents express frustration and fear regarding the security situation and the impact on daily life.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing geopolitical and humanitarian challenges regarding migration flows between Africa and the European Union.
Here at the border between Ceuta and Morocco, the situation is much calmer than in recent days. According to Spanish authorities, the majority of the at least 60,000 people who crossed irregularly at this point on Thursday have already returned.There is still a sporadic but steady stream of people heading back. Most of those returning tell us they entered Spain after receiving social media messages claiming the border was open and that no documentation was required.Meanwhile, in the city, fear has given way to indignation. Virtually everyone I have spoken to cannot fathom how this situation could have happened and is demanding urgent explanations. It is a tense social atmosphere that is fuelling political debate.A taxi driver told me:"I got the feeling that people are very, very angry. I know they’re very angry right now. There are 85,000 of us here, and 60,000 are coming in. So, tell me.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in