Spain says ‘virtually all’ migrants have left Ceuta

Spain has said that “virtually all” of the estimated 60,000 migrants who stormed the North African enclave of Ceuta have now left. The statement was reported by Al Jazeera, which is on the ground in Ceuta as migrants depart the territory.

Ceuta is a Spanish enclave on the African continent, and it was the scene of a mass border crossing. According to Spanish authorities, only a small fraction of those who entered may still be present, although the exact number has not been given.

Al Jazeera’s video report shows people leaving the area, providing a visual account of the ongoing movement. The departure comes after a period in which large numbers of migrants had entered the enclave. Spanish officials have not provided further details about the next steps, but the message is clear: the vast majority of those who crossed into Ceuta are no longer there.

The situation is being closely monitored, and the focus is now on the aftermath. While the initial storming of the enclave drew significant attention, the latest reports indicate that the exodus is nearly complete. The authorities’ use of “virtually all” implies that a small number of migrants could remain in Ceuta, but no precise figures were provided.