Spanish government officials have announced that the vast majority of the estimated 60,000 migrants who entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have now left the territory. The surge, which occurred over a short period, placed significant strain on the infrastructure of the small North African enclave, which is one of two Spanish cities located on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco.

While officials report that the situation is stabilizing, the event has highlighted ongoing tensions regarding migration routes into European Union territory. The Spanish government has maintained a focus on border security and the repatriation process for those who crossed the perimeter. Reports indicate that the movement of people back out of the enclave has been largely consistent with the government's stated goal of restoring order to the border zone. There remains limited information regarding the specific conditions under which these individuals departed or the current status of those who may still remain in the enclave. The rapid influx and subsequent departure of such a large number of people have prompted discussions about the diplomatic relationship between Spain and Morocco, as well as the broader challenges of managing migration at the EU's southern borders.