Last Sunday, five jet skis arrived in Ceuta, crossing Benzú, 50 meters from the border with Morocco. On the way, they pick up two alleged fishermen, quickly load them into two of the vehicles before fleeing.
Closed for nearly four months due to covid-19, 28 of the 33 mosques in Ceuta have begun to "gradually" reopen their doors.
The closure of the borders in Ceuta since mid-March has impacted the daily lives of Moroccan border workers. In an open letter to the Wali of Tetouan, they pleaded for the reopening of land borders to resume their professional activities in the enclave.
The decision to suspend Eid Al-Adha 2020 taken by the local authorities in Ceuta is not to the liking of the city’s Muslims. The same goes for the ban on importing sheep from Morocco to Melilla where the festival will be celebrated.
While 3,151 people have been repatriated from Spain, Ceuta, Melilla, and Algeria as of June 20, 2020, many foreigners residing in Morocco and stranded abroad are still waiting to be repatriated.
While Europe has decided to open its borders with Morocco on July 1st, Ceuta and Melilla want to derogate from the rule. The two Spanish enclaves have decided to keep their borders with the kingdom closed until July 9th.
Things are taking shape for the reconversion of the smugglers of Bab Sebta. The decree authorizing the Tanger Med Special Agency to create a subsidiary dedicated to the future new Economic Activity Zone of Fnideq has been published in the official bulletin.
Another Moroccan recently tried to cross the border barrier between the city of Sebta and Morocco. After more than 100 days stuck there, some are taking desperate measures to reunite with their families.
Spain has just decided to extend the closure of its borders with Morocco. Thus, it will be impossible for any Moroccan or even foreigner to go to Ceuta or Melilla before July 1st.
Unlike the city of Ceuta , Melilla has not banned the Eid al-Adha festival this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the celebration will have to take place in strict privacy.
Morocco has announced repatriation operations for its nationals stranded in Spain, without mentioning those stuck in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla. This decision is not to the liking of the far-right party "Vox".
Deputy Fatima Hamed is outraged by the decision to cancel the Eid al-Adha celebration in Ceuta . For her, the meaning of this celebration has been misunderstood by the local authorities who, in this case, have lacked consideration for the Muslim community.