Chaos of border crossing gives way to limbo for Moroccans on Ceuta's streets

Over 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week, with many like 44-year-old Youssef El Abbas seeking to reclaim lives they had previously lost in Spain. El Abbas, who was deported in 2019 after losing his job and residency in Bilbao, saw the mass crossing as an opportunity to return to Europe. The article explores both the chaotic journey and the uncertain prospects these migrants now face while stranded in Ceuta's streets.