Morocco
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Rescued Migrants in Canary Islands
14 migrants from Laâyoune have tested positive for coronavirus in the Canary Islands. They were rescued off the coast of Fuerteventura and taken care of by the local authorities.
Topic
Illegal immigration
Belgium
Two Moroccans Arrested in France Linked to UK Migrant Truck Deaths
Two Moroccans were arrested on Tuesday, as part of the investigation opened after the discovery, in October in England, of the bodies of 39 Vietnamese migrants, who died in a refrigerated truck, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday.
Morocco
Migrant Teen Crosses Gibraltar Strait Solo in Inflatable Boat, Rescued by Spanish Coast Guard
A young Sub-Saharan has managed to reach Spanish territorial waters, by crossing the [Strait of Gibraltar] on board an inflatable boat. He was rescued by the Spanish coast guard.
Morocco
Spanish National Arrested in Morocco for Human Trafficking Scheme Targeting Algerians
The elements of the national security of M’diq arrested, on Sunday, 6 individuals, including a Spanish national of Moroccan origin and 5 Algerians, for violation of the state of emergency, organization of illegal immigration, illegal stay, and refusal to comply.
France
Moroccan Official Attempts Risky Sea Crossing to Return Home Amid Repatriation Delays
The municipal councilor of Taoujtat, in the Meknès region, has just tasted the anguish experienced by illegal migrants, by taking a boat to cross over to Morocco. He was arrested and returned to the hotel where he is staying.
France
Undocumented Egyptian Files Complaint Over Alleged Police Brutality in Paris Suburb
The 29-year-old undocumented Egyptian, arrested on the Île Saint-Denis and victim of police brutality by the Anti-Crime Brigade (BAC) of the Asnières police station on April 26, filed a complaint against X this Saturday, May 9 for intentional violence.
Spain
Moroccan Migrants Attempt Reverse Crossing from Spain to Morocco amid Pandemic
The Spanish police have announced that they have thwarted the escape of 14 Moroccan citizens from the city of Ceuta to the Moroccan coast, since the start of the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic and the implementation of the state of health emergency in Spain on March 13.
Morocco
Violent Clash at Moroccan Migrant Center Leaves Officers Injured, One Migrant Shot
An investigation has been opened after clashes between police and sub-Saharan migrants, in a shelter, on Friday, May 1, 2020 in Laâyoune. These migrants tried to flee the center.
Spain
Baby Born During Migrant Rescue Off Canary Islands Coast
The emergency services of the Canary Islands archipelago announced the birth of a baby during the rescue operation of 35 migrants located in the Atlantic Ocean off the Spanish island of Fuerteventura. This is the second largest island of the Canaries, located about a hundred kilometers off the coast of Morocco .
Spain
Spain Turns to Moroccan Migrants to Save Agricultural Season Amid Labor Shortage
Faced with the inability of seasonal workers from Eastern European countries to reach the fields in Spain, Italy and France, due to the closure of borders in Europe, Spain has preferred to turn to Moroccan irregular immigrants. According to the association of Spanish farmers, this is a workforce that could help save the agricultural season in danger due to the secondary damage of the coronavirus pandemic.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring in Laâyoune, Arrest Five Suspects
Five individuals suspected of links with a criminal network were arrested on Saturday in Laâyoune by the prefectural judicial police service of the city.
Spain
Moroccan Migrants Pay Steep Price to Flee COVID-19 in Spain
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic raging in Spain, several Moroccans, in an irregular situation in this country, are taking the risk of returning to their homeland on makeshift boats at an exorbitant cost.