Ceuta: The death toll from a mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week reached at least 72 on Sunday, as five more bodies were found along the North African coast, officials said. Moroccan authorities meanwhile report 11 deaths. Around 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, more than 48,000 returned to Morocco within 48 hours and more did so over the weekend, Spanish authorities said. While calm has returned to Ceuta, the far right has seized on the incident, lashing out at Pedro S¡nchez’s government.

According to France24.com, the far right has been vocal in criticizing Spain’s current immigration policy, using the recent surge of migrants into Ceuta as a focal point for their argument. The incident has sparked debate across the nation, with political factions divided over the handling of the situation and the broader implications for Spain’s immigration strategy. The government, led by S¡nchez, faces mounting pressure to address the concerns raised by the far right while managing the humanitarian aspects of the crisis.

As the situation stabilizes in Ceuta, authorities continue to monitor the region closely, ensuring that order is maintained and that those in need receive the necessary support. The Spanish government is also working in collaboration with Moroccan officials to manage the flow of people and prevent future incidents of this nature. The incident has highlighted the complexities and challenges of managing migration in border regions, a topic that continues to be at the forefront of political discourse in Spain.