MADRID — The death toll in the border crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has climbed to 67, the Spanish government said on Saturday. The victims include migrants who drowned while attempting to reach the enclave and others who died in a stampede.
The crisis began when thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast. Spanish authorities reported that tens of thousands have since crossed back into Morocco, as part of an agreement between the two countries to resolve the situation.
According to the Spanish government, the death toll includes individuals who perished in the sea and those killed in a crush. The exact circumstances of each death are still under investigation.
The Spanish and Moroccan governments have been working together to manage the influx and facilitate the return of migrants. The European Union has expressed concern and offered assistance to Spain.
