CEUTA: SPAIN SAYS MOST MIGRANTS HAVE RETURNED TO MOROCCO - DW.COM

A large number of migrants recently crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, with most having returned to Morocco, according to Spain. This event occurred after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish territory, with Ceuta's president stating that 60,000 migrants poured in from Morocco. The immediate significance of this event is the testing of Spain's open policies towards migration.

According to various sources, including The Guardian, at least 57 people died as a result of the crossing. The New York Times reports that after tens of thousands of migrants entered Spanish territory, most returned to Morocco. CBSNews.com also confirms that many of the migrants who entered Ceuta have already left, with the president of Ceuta providing the figure of 60,000 migrants.

This event is significant as it tests Spain's open policies towards migration, as noted by The Economist. The context of this event is also being used by external parties, such as Trump, to draw attention to other issues, like midterms, as reported by USA Today.

• Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco
• Most migrants have returned to Morocco, according to Spain
• At least 57 people died during the crossing, as reported by The Guardian

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