People among the more than 50,000 who entered Spanish enclave this week describe the journey and their prospects

Estimates suggest up to 2,000 have entered the Spanish territory in recent days in an attempt to reach Europe.

Hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish north African exclave of Ceuta on Thursday, AFP reporters saw, many of them having swum by sea around the frontier fence.

Rumors of a border opening prompted thousands to attempt a dangerous journey to Ceuta. Moroccan police used tear gas and water cannons as crowds rushed the border. At least…