EU calls emergency meeting over Ceuta border crisis

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At least 19 migrants died after breaching border between Morocco and Spanish territory Ceuta

In a chaotic and tragic event, tens of thousands of migrants poured into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in just one day. 49,000 people were estimated to have crossed illegally, with at least 19 dead bodies found in the water. The mass crossing caused "absolute chaos" and put a strain on local resources. Spanish authorities had deployed troops to bolster security and maintain order.

The situation was described as a "humanitarian crisis" by local officials, who appealed for help from Madrid after a recent rise in attempted crossings. Morocco's authorities had also deployed water cannon trucks to push people back at the border.

Spain estimates that about 69,500 migrants have now returned to Morocco, exceeding initial estimates of 50,000. The official death toll on the Spanish side of the border stands at 72, with 11 deaths on the Moroccan side. The European Union has called an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis and strengthen EU borders.

The incident has strained relations among some EU member states, with Italy temporarily suspending the Schengen agreement with Spain due to the influx of migrants.