The death toll in the Ceuta migration crisis has reached at least 72, according to a new update announced by Spanish authorities in the city on Sunday.
Most of the approximately 60,000 people who entered Ceuta have returned to Morocco, as reported by the Spanish authorities.
Ceuta's government delegate, Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, informed reporters about the fatalities resulting from the largest mass crossing in the area, stating, "The latest number we have is 72." The previous tally reported 67 deaths.
On Sunday, Spanish police and forces patrolled the streets of Ceuta as the situation returned to normal in the region.
Only small groups of migrants were seen wandering the city, as the majority voluntarily returned to Morocco within 48 hours of crossing the border fence.
The largest migration wave to the Ceuta enclave has sparked an international crisis for Spain, drawing sharp criticism from European partners and the United States over its migration policies.
The European Union announced on Saturday that its interior ministers will hold a video conference meeting on Tuesday, following a joint open letter issued by 22 member states urging a swift and coordinated response to prevent further unregulated crossings.
Italy announced on Saturday the suspension of the "Schengen" visa agreement with Spain for a month.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned on Saturday what he described as the "selfish" stance of some EU countries.