Spain
Young Moroccan Man Missing After Attempting Dangerous Swim to Ceuta
Oussama El Hammoumi, 21, has been missing since he decided, on Monday, with two friends of the same age, to reach Ceuta by swimming from Fnideq.
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Spain
Spain Defends Plan to Return Unaccompanied Minors to Morocco, Citing Bilateral Agreement
The Ministry of the Interior indicated to the justice system that it had requested to respect the provisions contained in Article 5 of the 2007 agreement concluded between Spain and Morocco, "relating to cooperation in the field of prevention of illegal immigration of unaccompanied minors, their protection and their concerted return".
Spain
Ceuta Leader Urges Repatriation of 700 Moroccan Minors After Mass Arrival
The President of the Government of Ceuta, Juan Vivas (PP), insisted on Monday on the need to proceed with the repatriation of the 700 Moroccan minors who continue to wander in the autonomous city after their massive arrival in May.
Spain
Moroccan Man Expelled from Spain After Violent Knife Attack in Ceuta
The Criminal Court of Ceuta sentenced on Monday a Moroccan who violently attacked with a knife a Ceuta national to two years in prison and to pay compensation of 11,776.55 euros. The prison sentence was then replaced by the expulsion of the convicted person from Spanish territory for a period of five years.
Spain
Moroccan Workers Stranded in Spanish Enclave Ceuta for 18 Months, Plead for Border Reopening
Moroccan border workers blocked in Ceuta since March 13, 2020 can no longer stand this situation. They call for the reopening of the borders in order to see their families again.
Spain
Far-Right Vox Party Seeks Ban on Moroccan Imams in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
The Spanish far-right party Vox no longer wants Moroccan imams in Ceuta . In this sense, it plans to table a bill in the Assembly to ban them from practicing their activity in the city.
Spain
Moroccan Migrant Dies Swimming to Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Another young Moroccan dies trying to reach the enclave of Ceuta by swimming. The tragedy occurred on Thursday, according to AFP citing the Spanish Civil Guard.
Spain
Ceuta to Enroll 250 Moroccan Migrant Minors in Separate School Classes
The Moroccan minors who entered the city of [Ceuta] on May 17 and 18 will be enrolled in school at the next school year. The authorities of the city, in coordination with the Spanish Ministry of Education, have selected five high schools for this purpose, and are already working to set up the corresponding classrooms.
Spain
Repatriated Moroccan Minors Swim Back to Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Four Moroccan minors would have returned to Ceuta after having already been repatriated to Morocco and handed over to their families. The police are currently searching for them.
Spain
Spanish Government Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Ceuta and Melilla Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The Socialist Party of Melilla has stated that the Spanishness of Ceuta and Melilla is "incontestable and non-negotiable" for the government.
Spain
Second Moroccan Body Recovered from Sea Near Ceuta This Week
The lifeless body of a Moroccan was recovered at sea by the Civil Guard in Ceuta. This is the second body found this week.
Spain
Spain Faces Deadline to Address Arabic and Darija Language Status in Ceuta and Melilla
At the request of the Committee of Ministers, the decision-making body of the Council of Europe, Ceuta and Melilla will have to rule on Arabic and darija, two languages widely spoken in the two enclaves. In this sense, a deadline has been granted to Spain.