The Spanish government said on July 31 that since July 30, more than 50,000 illegal immigrants have broken into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, and at least 57 people have died during the smuggling process. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said the incident was a violation and attack on Spain's territorial integrity. As of the afternoon of July 31, the Spanish government said it had successfully stopped a large influx of illegal immigrants, and about 48,000 illegal immigrants had voluntarily returned to Morocco. Despite this, the diplomatic controversy brought about by this wave of large-scale smuggling continues. A number of European countries have stated one after another that they will strengthen border controls with Spain to prevent the influx of illegal immigrants.

The Spanish government said on July 31 that since July 30, more than 50,000 illegal immigrants have broken into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, and at least 57 people have died during the smuggling process. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said the incident was a violation and attack on Spain's territorial integrity. As of the afternoon of July 31, the Spanish government said it had successfully stopped a large influx of illegal immigrants, and about 48,000 illegal immigrants had voluntarily returned to Morocco. Despite this, the diplomatic controversy brought about by this wave of large-scale smuggling continues. A number of European countries have stated one after another that they will strengthen border controls with Spain to prevent the influx of illegal immigrants.