Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Friday after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the territory from Morocco in one of the largest border crossings in recent years.
During his visit, Sanchez met with Guardia Civil officers, police personnel, and Ceuta leader Juan Jesus Vivas to discuss security measures and the government's response. He was also met by protesters who shouted insults as he arrived.
Spain's Interior Ministry said around 50,000 migrants entered Ceuta since Thursday, with about 25,000 already returning to Morocco. Sanchez called the mass crossing a "violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty" and said Spain is working with Moroccan authorities to speed up the return of migrants who entered illegally. The incident has raised concerns across Europe, as Ceuta and Melilla are the European Union's only land borders with Africa and have long been key entry points for migrants seeking to reach Europe.
