Spain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned voluntarily to Morocco. Moroccan forces used batons and tear gas to manage crowds at the border gates. The incident caused division in Europe, with Italy suspending Schengen arrangements with Spain. Spanish authorities are speeding up the repatriation of those who entered illegally.

Officials estimate that more than 49,000 people crossed between Morocco and Ceuta in a 24-hour period.

Spain has sent military forces to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, causing chaos that resulted in at least nine deaths and strained border security.