Pakistan, Aug. 2 -- At least 72 people have died following last week's mass migrant rush into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, as authorities continue responding to one of the largest border crossings in the territory's history. Officials said the death toll has increased from the previously reported 67, while most of the estimated 60,000 migrants who entered Ceuta have voluntarily returned to Morocco. The incident has triggered a wider diplomatic and political debate across Europe over migration policies.

Government officials said Spanish police and troops remain deployed across Ceuta to maintain security, although the situation has largely returned to normal. Only small groups of migrants remain in the enclave, while security fo...