@soufi.uk: Spain and Morocco have strengthened the border at Ceuta following a wave of unauthorised crossings, with the enclave’s leader estimating that 60,000 people arrived over recent days. The Spanish government reported 57 deaths during these crossings, while the Interior Ministry noted that 37,000 individuals have returned to Morocco voluntarily. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez travelled to Ceuta and described the situation as unexpected. The surge has produced shock and division across Europe, prompting Italy to threaten suspending Spain from the EU’s open border arrangement. Ceuta and Melilla, another Spanish autonomous city in northern Morocco, represent the European Union’s sole land borders with Africa. #Ceuta #spain #morocco #update