Spain
Moroccan Youth Flee to Spanish Enclave, Citing Mandatory Military Service
14 young Moroccans, aged 17 to 20, managed to enter Melilla on Wednesday to avoid, they claim, performing the military service now compulsory in Morocco.
Topic
Illegal immigration
Morocco
Morocco Dismantles 150 Human Smuggling Networks, Arrests 12,000 Migrants
This year, the Moroccan security services have succeeded in dismantling 150 very active smuggling networks in the organization of irregular migration and arrested 12,000 candidates for immigration.
Spain
Moroccan Survivors Warn: Illegal Migration to Spain 'Like Paying to Die'
Saad Kataloni, 19, and Bouaza Ben Anaya are two Moroccans who have tried to immigrate to Spain at the risk of their lives. Today, they are convinced that this is not the best option in the face of the unemployment raging in Morocco.
Spain
Desperate Moroccan Teen Swims to Ceuta in Risky Migration Attempt
Ayoub, a young Moroccan migrant, left Morocco by swimming to reach Ceuta, before returning to Spain. Here is his story.
Spain
Body of Moroccan Migrant Found on Spanish Enclave Beach in Ceuta
The Civil Guard discovered on Monday the body of a Moroccan migrant, in an advanced state of decomposition. The body had already spent several days in the water, and was probably drained by the sea current, before washing up near the coast of Ceuta.
Spain
Moroccan Teen's Journey: From Ceuta Streets to New Life in Vigo
A year and a half ago, Ayoub, 16, left Morocco to reach Ceuta where he spent days wandering the streets, before being taken care of in a migrant center. Since last July, he has been living in Vigo where he is building a better future.
Spain
Search Continues for Moroccan Swimmer Missing off Coast of Ceuta
The maritime rescue service in Ceuta continues to search for a Moroccan man of around 40 years old, who has been missing at sea since Friday when he was trying to reach Ceuta by swimming.
Spain
Manhunt Continues for 4 Migrants After Palma Airport Escape, 21 Arrested
The Spanish police arrested on Thursday two more of the 25 Moroccan migrants who escaped from Palma airport on November 5, after an emergency landing of the Air Arabia Maroc plane. In total, 21 migrants are already in prison and the remaining four are still being sought.
Spain
From Undocumented Immigrant to COVID-19 Nurse: Moroccan's Remarkable Journey in Spain
Lahcen Achmine, a 46-year-old Moroccan, is now a frontline nurse against Covid-19 in Terrassa (Barcelona) and runs a multinational toy company. Before arriving in Spain, he was a volunteer for social actions and managed a construction company in Morocco.
Spain
Reuters Names Photo of Weeping Moroccan Teen Migrant Among Best of 2021
The Reuters agency has selected Achraf’s photo among the best photos of this year 2021. The Moroccan minor who arrived in May in Ceuta on a makeshift raft made with plastic bottles, burst into tears when it was decided to return him to Morocco.
Spain
Ceuta Hires Darija Interpreters to Aid Repatriation of Moroccan Minors
The government of Ceuta will recruit nine interpreters to assist it during individual interviews with the more than 400 minors who remain in the city with a view to their return to Morocco.
Spain
Moroccan Business Owner Arrested in Spain for Extreme Labor Exploitation
The National Police arrested a Moroccan businessman accused of exploiting his employees, also of Moroccan origin. He paid one of them 150 euros to work seven days a week.