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Spain says most migrants return to Morocco after border rush kills 57

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RAJEEV SINGH
Spain says most migrants return to Morocco after border rush kills 57
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Spain has regained control of its border in Ceuta after a massive influx of over 50,000 migrants, with most returning to Morocco. The event resulted in at least 57 deaths and has caused significant political tension across Europe.

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The incident underscores the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis regarding migration routes into Europe and border security.

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Spain said on Friday that it had regained control of a massive migrant surge into its North African enclave of Ceuta, with most of the more than 50,000 people who crossed the border by land and sea voluntarily returning to Morocco. The unprecedented influx left dozens dead and triggered political tensions across Europe.Spanish authorities said 57 bodies had been recovered on the Spanish side of the border. Officials warned that the death toll could be higher as there may have been additional casualties on the Moroccan side. According to the government, some migrants drowned while others were crushed as they attempted to climb the breakwater supporting the border fence.Spain's interior ministry said around 50,000 migrants entered Ceuta between Thursday and Friday, with about 48,300 having already returned to Morocco by Friday evening.

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