‘No food in Ceuta’, ‘kicked badly’: Why thousands of migrants returned day after entering Spain
Thousands of migrants who recently crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta are voluntarily returning to Morocco. Many reported a lack of food and shelter, as well as harsh treatment by authorities during the crossing.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing humanitarian and political challenges surrounding migration at the borders of the European Union.
Thousands of migrants who entered Spain's small territory of Ceuta began returning voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the large-scale crossing sparked chaos and left at least 57 people dead. Spanish authorities said most of the more than 50,000 migrants who had entered by land and sea were already making their way back on their own.To reach Ceuta, some migrants swam for miles, while others encountered authorities who attempted to stop them using water cannons, tear gas and warning shots.
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