Former Child Migrant Overcomes Odds to Join Spanish Civil Guard
19 January 2023
Mustapha is a young Moroccan who left his native Tangier at the age of 9 in search of a better life in Spain. Today, he is preparing to become a Civil Guard.
Illegal immigration
Moroccan Migrants Released After Palma Airport Escape Incident
18 January 2023
The Provincial Court of the Balearic Islands ordered the release on Wednesday of the 22 Moroccan migrants arrested after escaping from Palma airport on November 5, 2021.
Spain Reports 25% Drop in Illegal Migration Following Morocco Agreement
18 January 2023
Morocco has strengthened border controls since the resumption of its relations with Spain, which has significantly reduced the influx of migrants into the peninsula.
Belgian-Moroccan Couple Battles Immigration Hurdles for Marriage Approval
15 January 2023
The Belgian authorities are hesitant to give their approval for the union of Belgian Kimberly Vander Roost, 37, and her Moroccan fiancé Khalil Kheir, 30, suspecting an (…)
Spain Denies Extradition of Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect, Citing Rights Concerns
14 January 2023
The Audiencia Nacional has refused to extradite the Moroccan wanted by his country. The latter is accused of illegally bringing sub-Saharan migrants into Europe from Nador.
Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect Seeks Asylum in Spain to Avoid Extradition
10 January 2023
Wanted by the Moroccan authorities, the Moroccan accused of having led a criminal organization dedicated to the trafficking of sub-Saharan migrants, opposed his extradition to (…)
Spain to Extradite Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect Wanted by Morocco
8 January 2023
The Spanish justice system will approve the extradition of Yassine Salhi to Morocco. Accused of being the leader of a criminal network dedicated to migrant trafficking to (…)
Spanish Police Bust Migrant Exploitation Ring in Malaga, 43 Arrested
6 January 2023
The Spanish police arrested 43 people in Malaga involved in a case of exploitation of Moroccan migrants through work and social security fraud.
Spain Reports Sharp Decline in Illegal Immigration Following Morocco Diplomatic Reset
4 January 2023
Illegal immigration to Spain has dropped sharply in 2022, particularly since the end of the diplomatic crisis and the resumption of relations with Morocco.
Morocco Reports 30% Drop in Crime Rate for 2022, Police Data Shows
27 December 2022
The fight against crime in Morocco has borne fruit in 2022, with a 30.22% reduction, according to the annual report published by the General Directorate of National Security (…)