Meanwhile, right-wing parties have used the crisis to attack Sanchez.The leader of the far-right Vox Party, Santiago Abascal, has branded the prime minister a “traitor”.Human rights guaranteesAmnesty International has warned that the human rights of those deported from Ceuta on Tuesday could be at risk.“Spain, despite its [progressive] speeches in Europe, is not ensuring that human rights guarantees are met for people who cross its borders in Ceuta and Melilla,” said Virginia Alvarez, an Amnesty International researcher.“Morocco does not respect many human rights.”However, Madrid disputes the rights group’s accusations. In a statement, the interior ministry told Reuters that the European Union considers Morocco to be a safe country, adding that deportations are carried out “with all the necessary safeguards”.Most of those who entered Ceuta in late July left within days.

However, about 8,000 migrants still remain. Some are sleeping on the streets, while others are being housed by Spain, charities and civil society groups.