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Spain says most migrants have voluntarily left Ceuta after recent influx

Spanish authorities report that the majority of the roughly 60,000 migrants who entered Ceuta by land and sea in recent days have now departed of their own accord.

Spanish authorities report that the majority of the roughly 60,000 migrants who entered Ceuta by land and sea in recent days have now departed of their own accord.

Why it matters

It shows how quickly large migrant movements can be resolved, affecting regional security and humanitarian response.

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