Spain has called on Italy to stop border checks imposed after the migrant surge in Ceuta, with Interior Minister Grande Marlaska insisting the Schengen area was never at risk. The appeal comes as Spain reports 72 deaths linked to the crisis, which has exposed tensions between Madrid and Rabat.
According to intelligence officials, Morocco allowed border controls to gradually relax, enabling the surge. Islamist groups are reportedly seeking to exploit the border crisis, according to Fox News.
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave, has seen a wave of migrants crossing from Morocco. The Spanish government has urged EU partners to maintain open borders within the Schengen zone, emphasizing that the situation does not threaten the region's security framework.