The Ceuta city leader stated that approximately 100 people died during last week's massive border rush from Morocco, and between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the Spanish enclave. The figure, if confirmed, would be the highest death toll reported in the ongoing crisis.
Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast, has been in crisis since late July, when an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in a single day. As The Zioneer reported, Spanish authorities later confirmed mass repatriations, with tens of thousands returning to Morocco. The city leader's statement Thursday raises the reported death toll to 100 — a significant increase from the 57 deaths confirmed earlier in the crisis. The leader also noted that between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the enclave, a fraction of the peak influx. The European Union's response to the crisis continues to generate diplomatic tensions, with 22 EU leaders having criticized Spain's immigration policy.
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