Spain’s government says that the majority of migrants who entered Ceuta have returned to Morocco. It estimates that about 48,300 people are back in Morocco as of Friday evening. The development follows recent movement of migrants across the border into the Spanish enclave, which has prompted diplomatic and migration-related measures between Spain and neighboring countries.
In response to the situation, Italy temporarily suspends Spain’s access under the Schengen free-travel area rules, according to reporting cited by Deutsche Welle. The suspension is presented as a short-term measure affecting travel arrangements between the two countries while the migrant issue is addressed.
The reported figures and policy actions are drawn from Spain’s statements and Italy’s decision regarding Schengen access. Across the accounts provided, the key elements are Spain’s estimate of migrants’ return numbers to Morocco and Italy’s temporary suspension of Schengen-related travel for Spain, with both developments occurring in the same timeframe.
