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Spain’s Ceuta overwhelmed as thousands remain after migrant border rush

# Thousands of migrants remain stranded in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta after a massive border crossing from Morocco last week. Hundreds have set up camp on local beaches as reception centres struggle to cope. Spanish authorities say nearly 70-thousand migrants have already been returned to Morocco, while the death toll has risen to 83. The crisis has sparked diplomatic tensions within the European Union. EU Interior ministers are expected to hold an emergency meeting, as Spain calls for greater support in managing the unfolding humanitarian situation.