Morocco says Spain should have foreseen migration impact of court ruling

Spain estimates that about 69,500 migrants have returned from Ceuta to Morocco since last week's crossing, while Moroccan authorities say about 40,000 people ​entered the enclave.

Ceuta Regional President Juan Jesus Vivas accused Morocco of having "encouraged and permitted" the influx of migrants to the Spanish enclave.

RABAT, Aug 3 - Spanish authorities should have anticipated the consequences of a court ruling that weakened a key deterrent against illegal migration and contributed to last week's mass crossings into the enclave of Ceuta in northern Morocco, a senior Moroccan official said on Monday.