Moroccanness of Ceuta and Melilla

Spain Flexes Military Muscle Near Moroccan Border in Ceuta

3 May 2025

Spain has deployed helicopters and organized military maneuvers in areas close to the Moroccan border. A deterrence message sent to Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta.

Spanish General Warns of Moroccan Threat to Ceuta and Melilla, Urges Defense Preparedness

13 February 2023

In his book titled "Soldados", retired General Juan Carlos Domingo Guerra claims that Spain should prepare to face threats from the south, particularly from Morocco, which (…)

Spain’s PM Sanchez Affirms Ceuta and Melilla as Spanish Territory, Rebuffing Moroccan Claims

14 October 2022

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, clarified his country’s position on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, stating on Thursday before Congress that these two territories (…)