What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

Ceuta Evokes Europe’s 2015 Migration Crisis. But Much Has Changed Since.

The crossing of 50,000 people to Spanish territory this week has created a crisis for the Spanish government, much as the 2015 migration crisis did for Europe’s leaders. The context is different.

By Michael D. Shear

In pictures | Tens of thousands of people crossed the Spanish border from Morocco

Images captured on the ground shows crowds of people crossing the border both by foot and by sea, as well as interventions by Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement.

European leaders outraged after 50,000 migrants cross into Spain’s Ceuta

Spanish officials said nearly 50,000 migrants rushed the Spanish territory over the past 24 hours

By Washington Post

FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims

FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims

Russia exploiting Spain’s migration crisis to destabilize Europe, Sybiha says

Ukraine has uncovered an intensive Russian propaganda campaign across Europe that uses images from Ceuta to fuel destabilization efforts.