World · 3 August 2026
Spain counts 72 dead after tens of thousands of migrants leave Ceuta
Most of the 60,000 people who stormed the Spanish North African territory last week have returned to Morocco by Sunday. Spanish authorities confirmed at least 72 deaths following the massive border breach that sparked a fierce European immigration debate. Far-right politicians visited the exclave over the weekend, demanding the expulsion of the few remaining holdouts.
Reported by Associated Press · How we write briefs