Spain’s new position, which is now ready to "consider any solution" proposed by Morocco on the Sahara , can be considered a victory for Moroccan diplomacy, according to an expert in international relations who stresses that this could be the beginning of a easing of tensions between Rabat and Madrid.
A month after the massive arrival of Moroccan migrants in Ceuta, the juvenile judge, José Luis Puerta, notes that the situation is unsustainable for the autonomous city. For him, the enclave was not prepared to receive and manage so many people, especially minors.
After the massive influx of Moroccan migrants into the city of Ceuta in May, the Port Authority is calling on the State to take urgent and immediate action to protect the security infrastructure set up in the port.
Ryan (pseudonym) has hidden his homosexuality in Morocco for years, for fear of facing discrimination or threats. He is one of the around 1,000 migrants who massively entered Ceuta on May 17 and 18. Last week, he went to the asylum office in the autonomous city to apply for international protection.
The 3,000 Moroccans, including nearly 1,000 minors, who remain stranded in Ceuta , cost the city authorities 3 million euros per month in terms of accommodation and assistance. This was announced on Thursday by Juan Vivas, the President of the Ceuta Executive.
Dina El Yassini Haidour is one of the migrants who arrived en masse in Ceuta between May 17 and 19. A month after this collective attempt that triggered a migration crisis between Morocco and Spain, the young Moroccan is still blocked in the autonomous city. Her family is in despair.
In contrast to the Popular Party (PP) which calls on the Spanish government to restore diplomatic relations with Morocco and adopt measures to limit the massive influx of migrants, the far-right party Vox is demanding sanctions against Morocco before any resumption of relations.
The Secretary General of Vox, Javier Ortega Smith, made, from the Plaza España in Melilla, a statement of support for Ceuta and Melilla, promising "the protection of the borders of the two cities against the threats of Morocco".
The poor reception and unsanitary conditions of migrant centers expose them to various diseases and psychological problems. This is revealed in a report published Tuesday by Médecins du Monde.
Spain is taking drastic measures to secure Ceuta and Melilla in the face of Morocco’s threat to recover the two autonomous cities. The Sanchez government is considering, among other things, requesting the presence of Frontex, the European border agency, in the two enclaves.
In reaction to the European Parliament’s vote on the resolution sanctioning it for allowing a massive influx of underage migrants into Ceuta on May 17 and 18, Morocco is reportedly threatening to break its bilateral agreements with the European Union (EU), including the fishing agreements.
Spain is not about to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. It fears that the kingdom will claim Ceuta and Melilla.