Spain Seeks to Mend Diplomatic Ties with Morocco Amid Tensions
5 June 2021
In an effort to ease the diplomatic situation between Madrid and Rabat, the Spanish authorities see an outstretched hand.
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Polisario Leader Ghali Flees to Algeria After Spanish Hospital Stay Amid Accusations
2 June 2021
Brahim Ghali, the Polisario leader admitted urgently to Spain on April 18 after contracting Covid-19, left the San Pedro de Logroño hospital on Tuesday, June 1 around 9:30 pm. (…)
Polisario Leader Brahim Ghali Testifies in Spanish Court on Human Rights Charges
1 June 2021
The hearing of Brahim Ghali, leader of the Polisario accused of torture, rape and human rights violations did indeed take place on June 1st by videoconference. He was heard by (…)
US-Morocco Military Exercise Excludes Spain Amid Diplomatic Tensions
29 May 2021
The diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Madrid seems to have already had a negative impact on Spain. The United States and Morocco, as well as other countries, are busy (…)
Polisario Leader Brahim Ghali to Face Spanish Judge via Video on June 1
26 May 2021
The leader of the Polisario, Brahim Ghali, has just been informed of the time of his appearance before the investigating judge in Madrid, Santiago Pedraz Gomez. It will take (…)
Polisario Leader Ghali May Evade Spanish Court Appearance, Sources Claim
26 May 2021
The Polisario seems to want to obstruct Spanish justice. A leader of the separatist movement, Salem Lebsir, claims that Brahim Ghali, who is due to appear on June 1 before the (…)
Moroccan Socialist Leader Urges Spain to Negotiate Future of Ceuta and Melilla
25 May 2021
The tensions between Morocco and Spain are a concern for Driss Lachgar, first secretary of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP). He calls on Madrid to discuss with (…)
Far-Right Protesters Rally at Moroccan Embassy in Madrid Over Ceuta Migration Crisis
19 May 2021
An extreme right-wing group called "the Phalangist Youth" organized a demonstration near the headquarters of the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid on Tuesday to protest the massive (…)
Spain-Morocco Crisis Deepens as Migrants Surge into Ceuta, Minister Warns
19 May 2021
The Minister of State in charge of Human Rights and Relations with Parliament, Mustapha Ramid, reacted to the massive entry of migrants - 8,000 people including 2,000 minors - (…)
Spanish Foreign Minister: Polisario Leader Will Appear in Court if Summoned
5 May 2021
Arancha Gonzalez Laya, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, reacted to the upcoming hearing of Brahim Ghali. The magistrate Santiago Pedraz (…)