Spain Extends Border Closure with Morocco for Ceuta and Melilla Until November 30
2 November 2021
The borders of Ceuta and Melilla will remain closed until November 30, as has been the case since March 13, 2020.
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Moroccan Police Foil Illegal Border Crossing Attempt at Nador-Melilla Fence
26 October 2021
The Moroccan forces operating in Nador succeeded in thwarting, on Sunday, an attempt at illegal immigration through the scaling of the iron fence between Nador and Melilla, by (…)
Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla Prepare for New Era of Morocco Border Relations
24 October 2021
Ceuta and Melilla "cannot live by turning their backs on Morocco," assured Thursday Kissy Chandiramani (PP) and Dunia Almansouri (CPM), announcing a metamorphosis of the border (…)
Morocco May Reopen Borders with Spanish Enclaves, Resume Ferry Service in November
23 October 2021
Morocco could reopen its borders with Ceuta and Melilla and resume maritime passenger traffic with Spain as early as November 1st, announces a Spanish media.
Spain Begins Exhumation of Military and Civilian Remains from Al Hoceima Rocks
21 October 2021
The Spanish army launched this Wednesday the process of exhuming the remains of bodies of soldiers and civilians buried in the cemeteries located on the rocks of Al Hoceima and (…)
Moroccan Border Guards Face Deadly Violence in Migrant Clashes at Melilla
13 October 2021
Many Moroccan agents have lost their lives or have been seriously injured while trying to repel the assaults of migrants, said on Monday the colonel of the Civil Guard, Antonio (…)
Melilla to Deploy Drones for Border Surveillance as Morocco Crossing Reopens
12 October 2021
The city of Melilla intends to use drones to control its border with Morocco as soon as it reopens, announced the colonel of the Civil Guard of the city, Antonio Sierras Sánchez.
Poll: Most Spaniards Support Military Defense of Ceuta and Melilla Against Potential Moroccan Attack
12 October 2021
The majority of Spaniards would be in favor of an armed response from the government in the event of a possible attack by Morocco on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
Spanish Opposition Slams Government Poll on Ceuta and Melilla’s National Status
8 October 2021
In Spain, the Popular Party (PP) has lambasted a poll on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, carried out by the Center for Sociological Research (CIS). It is demanding (…)
Melilla Business Group Seeks to Limit Moroccan Citizenship in Spanish Enclave
6 October 2021
The Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Melilla (CEME-CEOE) has requested on Tuesday a legislative reform to prevent Moroccans born in the autonomous city or who have already (…)