Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended his government's handling of the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, saying no one foresaw the arrival of 72,000 migrants.
Speaking in parliament on Thursday, Sanchez dismissed claims that his government had prior knowledge of the mass crossing and failed to act.
He also said there was no evidence that Morocco was behind the influx, insisting that Spain and Morocco had maintained close coordination throughout the crisis.
The comments come amid growing pressure on the Spanish government, following nationwide protests backed by opposition parties.
A Spanish police report has pointed to what it described as the total permissiveness of Moroccan security forces during the crossings, although senior Spanish officials say the report does not directly accuse Rabat.
Most of the migrants have since been returned to Morocco, but about 5,000 remain in Ceuta, including an estimated 1,400 children.
Source: BBC