155 African Migrants Break Through Border Fence into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
1 September 2019
155 African migrants successfully entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Friday, August 30, 2019, by forcing the high fence topped with razor wire.
Melilla
Spain to Remove Controversial Razor Wire from Morocco Border Fences
30 August 2019
The Spanish Government, through the Ministry of the Interior, has announced its intention to remove the barbed wire called "concertina" from the border fences between Ceuta and (…)
Morocco-Ceuta Border Trade Suspended Indefinitely Amid Infrastructure Upgrades
28 August 2019
Due to the works at the Tarajal pass, the transit of all types of goods from Ceuta to Morocco by vehicles belonging to the "atypical trade" agreed by the authorities of the (…)
Belgian Man Arrested at Melilla Port for Smuggling Undocumented Brother-in-Law
25 August 2019
An MRE failed in his attempt to illegally bring his Moroccan brother-in-law across the crossing to Malaga. He was arrested at the port of Melilla.
Morocco Cracks Down on Smuggling, Strains Trade with Spanish Enclaves
21 August 2019
Smuggling at the level of the two Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla is not to the liking of Morocco. To this end, it has been attacking the illicit trade in recent months (…)
Melilla Residents Cross into Morocco for Eid al-Adha Amid Sheep Shortage
13 August 2019
Thousands of Melillenses are going to Morocco for the Eid al-Adha feast, due to the shortage of sheep to sacrifice in Melilla.
Moroccan Mother Arrested in Melilla for Abandoning Young Children at Police Station
8 August 2019
A 39-year-old woman of Moroccan origin was arrested by the police in Melilla, after abandoning her two children near the headquarters of the local police. They, aged 6 and 11, (…)
Migrant Found Hidden in Car’s Secret Compartment at Spanish Border
20 July 2019
Hidden in the double bottom of a car, a 19-year-old sub-Saharan migrant who was attempting the adventure of illegal immigration to Spain was discovered by the "Guardia civil" (…)
Moroccan Officials Seek Spanish Citizenship Through Local Elections, Sparking Investigation
19 July 2019
The naturalization operation of Moroccan officials is starting to take on an alarming dimension in northern Morocco. Several candidates are running in municipal elections in (…)
Undocumented Minors Face Abuse and Inhumane Conditions in Melilla Detention Centers
16 July 2019
The authorities of Melilla have made available to undocumented minors three detention centers, at the level of the city. The children are forced to live in deplorable and (…)