Spain
Spain to Implement EU-Backed Facial Recognition at Moroccan Borders in May
The entry and exit control system planned at the borders of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco will be operational in May, the Spanish Ministry of the Interior announced.
Topic
Melilla
Spain
BBC Investigation Implicates Spain in Deadly Melilla Border Incident
The BBC channel reveals in a documentary published on November 1 the responsibility of Spain in the Melilla tragedy that had caused the death of more than 20 sub-Saharan migrants (mostly Sudanese) on June 24.
Spain
Melilla Leader Warns of Moroccan Territorial Ambitions, Urges Diplomatic Resolution
The President of Melilla, Eduardo Castro, reiterated to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, his fears about Morocco’s persistent annexationist intentions on Ceuta and Melilla.
Spain
Spain and Morocco Reportedly Eyeing Co-Sovereignty Deal for Ceuta and Melilla by 2030
Intelligence expert Fernando Cocho has stated that he has discovered in reports the existence of an agreement between Spain and Morocco to establish a kind of co-sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla by 2030.
Spain
NATO Declines to Extend Protection to Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla
Spain has failed to convince NATO to ensure the protection of Ceuta and Melilla in the event of an attack, let alone to have the Alliance’s ships transit through the ports of the autonomous cities to carry out technical stopovers or refueling.
Spain
Spanish Foreign Minister Reaffirms Ceuta and Melilla's Status as Spanish Territory
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has reaffirmed his country’s position on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, stating that "the two cities are Spanish, period."
Spain
Morocco Expands Development Near Melilla Border, Raising Tensions with Spain
Morocco is occupying its territory less than 500 meters from the no man’s land with Melilla. The kingdom is building residences and even a school in this area, which is causing a grating of teeth on the Spanish side.
Spain
Spain Lifts COVID Border Checks for Non-EU Travelers at Ceuta and Melilla
Spain has just removed health checks at the border posts of Ceuta and Melilla for travelers from non-European Union countries, including Morocco.
Spain
Surge in Jet Ski Crossings: Migrants Pay Thousands to Reach Spain from Morocco
The use of jet skis by migrants to illegally enter Spain from the Moroccan coasts has increased in recent months. The country’s security forces are having difficulty detecting these craft on radar and thus arresting these migrants and human traffickers who transport them.
Spain
Spain Proposes Unemployment Benefits for Moroccan Border Workers in Ceuta and Melilla
The Spanish Minister of Labor, Yolanda Diaz, presented on Tuesday in the Council of Ministers a bill to grant an unemployment benefit to border workers in Ceuta and Melilla.
Spain
Spain on Alert for Potential Migrant Surge from Morocco Ahead of Diplomatic Summit
Spain fears a massive assault of migrants in Ceuta and Melilla from Morocco, a few weeks before the high-level meeting between the two countries announced for November.
Spain
Moroccan Security Forces Thwart Migrant Attempt to Cross Melilla Border Fence
A new attempt to storm the metal fence of Melilla was thwarted by the authorities of Nador who arrested 25 migrants in the forest of Mount Gourougou. These are mainly illegal migrants of Sudanese and Chadian origin.