Spanish Enclaves Seek Economic Independence from Morocco
5 May 2020
The Popular Parliamentary Group (PP) has proposed to set up an inter-ministerial commission that will be responsible for taking rather strong measures to improve the living (…)
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Melilla Mosques to Reopen with Restrictions as Spain Eases Lockdown
5 May 2020
Starting May 11, Muslims in Melilla will be able to attend the mosques in the Spanish enclave, as part of the national deconfinement strategy recently adopted by the government.
Moroccan Man Arrested in Melilla for Online Death Threats Against Guardia Civil
1 May 2020
For having disseminated on social networks a video in which he threatened to death the members of the Guardia civil, a young Moroccan was brought, last Tuesday, before the (…)
Morocco Extends Border Closure with Spanish Enclaves Until September, Citing COVID-19
24 April 2020
The situation is likely to worsen in the Spanish enclaves. The Moroccan government has decided to keep the border crossings of Sebta and Melilla closed until next September.
Morocco to Repatriate 600 Citizens Stranded in Melilla, COVID-19 Screening Planned
24 April 2020
The Moroccans blocked since March 15 in Melilla will finally be able to return to the country. They will first be subjected to systematic covid-19 screening upon arrival in Nador.
Stranded Moroccans Face Hardship in Melilla as Borders Remain Closed
22 April 2020
More than 300 Moroccans, stranded in Melilla since the announcement of the closure of air and land borders on March 13, are living in difficult conditions, tossed between (…)
Dozens of Migrants Storm Melilla Border, Injuring Guard in Predawn Clash
8 April 2020
Migrants managed to force their way in, on Monday, and enter Melilla, after injuring a Civil Guard agent.
Morocco Reopens Border Crossing for Stranded European Campers Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
22 March 2020
Many European campers stranded in Morocco will be able to return home. The Sebta border crossing was reopened this Saturday, March 21, 2020 in the morning.
Moroccan Border Closure Strands Hundreds, Spain Assists with Repatriation
16 March 2020
The health cordon set up by the Moroccan authorities has created a chaotic situation at all the country’s border posts. In Melilla, nearly 200 Moroccan nationals, on board (…)
Morocco Seals Borders with Spanish Enclaves to Combat Coronavirus Spread
15 March 2020
Morocco closed its borders with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla early this Friday morning to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.