Thousands remain affected by the fallout from the Ceuta crisis, including unaccompanied children facing poor living conditions. Spain on Friday threatened Italy with countermeasures if Rome did not lift this week its one-month suspension of the free-travel Schengen agreement, introduced after the mass migrant rush to Ceuta. “We urge the government of Italy to rectify, put an end to the checks and treat Spaniards like other European citizens,” the government said in a statement. Meloni defends Italy’s border measuresThe suspension of Italy’s Schengen agreement with Spain, announced on July 31, was an “extraordinary measure” intended to “safeguard national security and prevent possible repercussions for our nation”, Meloni said. Those who remain in Ceuta — including hundreds of unaccompanied children — face dire living conditions with little access to food, water, shelter and sanitation.