Ceuta migrant tragedy sparks Spain-Italy political clash

At least 67 migrants died after attempting to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta; thousands more were escorted back to Morocco by Spanish soldiers and police.

The incident ignited a political dispute in Europe. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the handling of the crisis by some EU members and warned of a lack of solidarity. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted images of the migrants, declared a security threat and announced the suspension of the Italy‑Spain Schengen arrangement. EU interior ministers gathered to discuss tighter migration policies, while social‑media posts are being examined for their possible role in prompting the mass crossing.