While the EU praises the return of migrants and speaks of helping Spain restore 'effective control' of the border and prevent further uncontrolled crossings, many here remain unconvinced.

Ceuta, one of Spain’s two autonomous cities in the North African coast, has experienced a dramatic surge in migrants arriving via sea

Extraordinary footage showed huge numbers of people sprinting up beaches, swimming ashore and dispersing into the streets of the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta.

Madrid angry at court ruling blocking immediate return of people arriving by sea