Spanish Supreme Court Expands Rights for LGBT+ Asylum Seekers in Ceuta and Melilla
31 July 2020
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday on the freedom of movement in Spain for holders of an asylum seeker card in Ceuta and Melilla.
Melilla
Melilla Muslims Urge Morocco’s King to Reopen Border with Spain
25 July 2020
The Muslim community of Melilla, in a letter addressed to King Mohammed VI, is asking for the reopening of the borders, in view of the family, historical, regional, cultural (…)
Spanish Muslims Challenge Ceuta’s Eid al-Adha Ban Amid COVID-19 Concerns
24 July 2020
The Muslims of Spain are awaiting this week’s response from the government, which will determine whether they can celebrate Eid al-Adha as in previous years. According to their (…)
Spain Extends Border Closure with Morocco at Ceuta and Melilla Until July 31
19 July 2020
The Ministry of the Interior has published a decree in the Official Gazette prohibiting the entry of seasonal workers from countries whose borders with Spain are closed.
Migrants Found Hidden in Scrap Metal Truck Bound for Spain
14 July 2020
5 Moroccans, including a minor, were arrested in Melilla. The young people were hiding at the risk of their lives, in a truck that was about to board for the peninsula.
Ceuta Muslims Protest Ban on Eid Al-Adha Celebrations Amid Border Closure
1 July 2020
The decision to suspend Eid Al-Adha 2020 taken by the local authorities in Ceuta is not to the liking of the city’s Muslims. The same goes for the ban on importing sheep from (…)
Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla Extend Morocco Border Closure Despite EU Reopening
30 June 2020
While Europe has decided to open its borders with Morocco on July 1st, Ceuta and Melilla want to derogate from the rule. The two Spanish enclaves have decided to keep their (…)
Spain Extends Border Closure with Morocco, Blocking Entry to Ceuta and Melilla Until July
23 June 2020
Spain has just decided to extend the closure of its borders with Morocco. Thus, it will be impossible for any Moroccan or even foreigner to go to Ceuta or Melilla before July 1st.
Melilla Allows Private Eid al-Adha Celebrations Despite COVID-19 Concerns
22 June 2020
Unlike the city of Ceuta, Melilla has not banned the Eid al-Adha festival this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the celebration will have to take place in strict (…)
Morocco Excludes Ceuta and Melilla from Repatriation Plans, Sparking Controversy
21 June 2020
Morocco has announced repatriation operations for its nationals stranded in Spain, without mentioning those stuck in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla. This decision is not to (…)