Morocco’s Ambassador to Spain Remains in Rabat Amid Diplomatic Tensions
20 July 2021
The Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, recalled for consultations in Rabat since mid-May, will not be returning to her post in Madrid anytime soon.
Ceuta
Ceuta Firefighters Warn of Explosion Risk from Abandoned Moroccan Gas Cylinders
18 July 2021
The firefighters of Ceuta continue to warn about the risk of explosion of Moroccan gas cylinders, abandoned in the streets, illegal dumps and containers of the city since the (…)
Morocco Erects New Border Fence to Prevent Migrant Influx into Ceuta
18 July 2021
Two months after the May migration crisis, caused by the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta, Morocco has launched construction work on a new fence on its borders with Ceuta.
Spain’s Opposition Leader Urges Sanchez to Repair Morocco Relations After Foreign Minister’s Exit
15 July 2021
The leader of the Popular Party (PP), Pablo Casado, called on Wednesday the head of the Spanish Executive, Pedro Sanchez, to resume relations with Morocco after the departure (…)
Moroccan-Origin Lawmaker Counters Far-Right Attacks in Ceuta Assembly
14 July 2021
The Moroccan-origin deputy of Ceuta, Fatima Hamed, has recently been the target of strong racist and xenophobic attacks from the deputies of the far-right party Vox. For her, (…)
Migrants Breach Melilla Border Fence, Injuring Police and Sparking Quarantine Measures
13 July 2021
A group of 119 sub-Saharan migrants illegally entered Melilla on Monday, crossing the high metal fence that separates the autonomous city from Morocco.
Spain’s Foreign Minister Ousted Amid Diplomatic Crisis with Morocco
10 July 2021
Arancha González Laya is no longer, as of this Saturday, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs. The head of government, Pedro Sanchez, has just thanked her on the occasion of (…)
Morocco Builds New Fences to Strengthen Border Control with Ceuta
8 July 2021
In order to ensure better border control with Ceuta after the migration crisis in May, Morocco has undertaken reinforcement work at the Tarajal level. Two new fences are under (…)
Ceuta Grapples with Influx of Unaccompanied Moroccan Minors, Raising Crime Concerns
7 July 2021
Many unaccompanied foreign minors (MENA), mainly Moroccans, who arrived en masse in Ceuta on May 17 and 18, continue to live in makeshift camps and wander the streets of the city.
Ceuta Proposes EU Customs Union Entry to Counter Morocco’s Economic Blockade
6 July 2021
The strategic recovery plan for Ceuta to counter the economic blockade imposed by Morocco, proposed by the city’s president, Juan Vivas, will be submitted for approval to the (…)