The Brief Around 50,000 to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta in 24 hours, triggering a major humanitarian crisis before tens of thousands voluntarily returned. At least 57 migrants died by drowning or in stampedes along border barriers, while Spanish military forces deployed and Moroccan police used water cannons and tear gas. CEUTA, Spain – An unprecedented influx of migrants crossing from Morocco into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta has sparked severe border chaos, diplomatic friction across Europe, and a humanitarian emergency that left at least 57 people dead. Citing security concerns, Italy temporarily suspended its open-border Schengen agreement with Spain to re-impose air and sea checks, while France announced tightened controls along its Spanish border. What they're saying:"The situation that Ceuta is going through is absolutely unsustainable," said Juan Jesús Vivas, President of Ceuta.