A huge migrant surge has hit Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta, with clear numbers showing how large the crossing was. Spain says about 50,000 people entered Ceuta on Thursday during the main rush, and by Monday, 69,500 migrants had already returned to Morocco. This means the total number of crossings was even higher than first believed. Local officials estimate that between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants are still inside Ceuta, many sleeping on beaches because shelters are full. The official death count is 72 people on the Spanish side and 11 people on the Moroccan side. Ceuta’s migrant centers are overwhelmed, with 862 minors currently being processed, and minors cannot be deported under Spanish law. Many migrants say they left the city because shops were closed, they had no food, and they could not travel onward to mainland Spain. The crisis is creating tension across Europe. Spain says some European Union partners are responding in a way that increases political pressure instead of helping. The EU has called an emergency meeting of interior ministers to deal with the situation. Spanish intelligence reports say Morocco did not plan the mass crossing but allowed border controls to loosen during the Throne Day holiday, which helped crowds move toward the border. Ceuta’s leader says many residents believe Morocco allowed the surge to happen and cannot be trusted. Morocco says the crossings were caused by misinformation on social media, human trafficking networks, and confusion over a Spanish court ruling. Spain has deployed troops, increased border patrols, and is working with multiple agencies to stabilize the situation as thousands of migrants wait for food, shelter, and information about their future.