Spain deployed the patrol boat Isla Pinto (P-84) in the waters of Melilla, near Morocco, this weekend. According to the Spanish Navy, this operation is part of the ongoing presence, surveillance, and deterrence missions in the enclave, as well as in Spanish islands and rocks.
The competent authorities of Melilla reported on Saturday the discovery of a second rabid dog at the border with Morocco.
The Spanish army has deployed a tactical sub-group of the regular army group to carry out a reconnaissance and surveillance mission in sensitive areas of Melilla, not far from Morocco.
Spain has deployed units in Melilla to carry out surveillance and deterrence missions aimed at ensuring the security and defense of the autonomous city in the face of Morocco’s persistent claims.
Faced with the probability of a war in Europe, the European Commission recommends that European citizens have a survival kit that can allow them, in the event of crises, to take care of themselves without external assistance for at least 72 hours. Fearing an annexation of Ceuta and Melilla by Morocco, Spain approves this measure.
In recent years, Morocco has constantly claimed the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. The two Spanish enclaves have been at the heart of tensions between the two countries. Spain is increasingly fearing an armed attack by Morocco to recover these territories.
At a time when Morocco is intensifying its arms race, Spain is strengthening the presence and preparation of the units deployed in Ceuta and Melilla.
Could Morocco finally succeed in annexing the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla to its territory with the support of Donald Trump? The issue has been fueling debates in Spain since the return of the Republican to the White House.
Morocco plans to deploy army units specialized in electronic warfare systems in areas near Ceuta and Melilla. The objective is to strengthen defensive capabilities against possible attacks.
King Felipe VI of Spain received representatives of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Ceuta in audience at the Zarzuela Palace on Thursday. A meeting that could lead to an upcoming visit by the Spanish Sovereign to the Spanish enclave claimed by Morocco.
The return of Donald Trump to the White House worries Spain, which fears support from the US president for Morocco, which continues to claim the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, as well as Spanish islands and rocks.
In Melilla, the call of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, not to sacrifice sheep during Eid al-Adha, is well received.