Thousands of Migrants Leave Ceuta, European Dream Short-Lived

Thousands of migrants who surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in recent days have begun a somber return to Morocco, Spanish authorities reported Saturday. Nearly 50,000 individuals who had arrived in a wave of jubilation on Thursday and Friday were heading back across the Tarajal border crossing by Saturday afternoon.

The scene is described as a "somber procession" of young men, many in worn clothing and with tired faces, being hurried along by Spanish soldiers. This return journey contrasts sharply with their earlier, exuberant arrival, creating an impression akin to a defeated army. The migrants, many of whom are teenagers, walk with little thought, shielding themselves from the sun with t-shirts, retracing the path they took just days before.

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We are too tired. We have nothing to eat, almost nothing to drink. We are going back.

"We are too tired. We have nothing to eat, almost nothing to drink. We are going back," said Adam, a 16-year-old who had spent three days wandering the city's streets. The "European adventure" proved short-lived for many, as the reality of their situation in Ceuta set in, marked by exhaustion and a lack of basic necessities.

The article, published by Le Figaro, highlights the abrupt end to the migrants' hopes for finding work in Europe, painting a picture of dashed expectations and the harsh realities faced by those seeking a better life.

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Venga! Venga!