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.

What Caused the Surge of Migrants From Morocco Into Ceuta?

Speculation has focused on lax Moroccan policing, attractive Spanish immigration policies and misinformation from human traffickers. In reality, experts said, it’s too early to know.

By Jonathan Wolfe

How 60,000 people swam to Spanish territory

Migrants prepared days in advance to reach Ceuta’s beach

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.

What is Ceuta, and how was the Spanish enclave near Morocco breached by 60,000 migrants?

Current estimates are some 60,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave in North Africa on Thursday — and by Friday, that an estimated 48,300 had returned to Morocco. Here's what we know.

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.