‘No food in Ceuta’, ‘kicked badly’: Why thousands of migrants returned day after entering Spain

Out of nearly 60,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, about 45,000 returned to Morocco within hours.

At least 57 people died during the crossing, including drownings and a stampede.

Returning migrants cited lack of food and shelter in Ceuta, with some saying they were 'kicked out badly' by Spanish army.

Moroccan security forces used batons and tear gas to push back crowds at entrances to Ceuta.

Migrants swam for miles and faced water cannons, tear gas, and warning shots from authorities.