The European Commission now considers that the return to Morocco of unaccompanied minors who have remained irregularly in Ceuta is legally possible, under certain conditions. Spain has, in parallel, raised to 2,168 the number of minors identified since the mass arrival of July 30.
Images of Roberto Carlos celebrating his wedding to Suhaila Ettahiri, a Spanish businesswoman of Moroccan origin, are circulating widely on social media. The ceremony shown in the videos took place on July 25, but the former Real Madrid player had already been married for several months.
Officially, Madrid continues to praise its cooperation with Rabat. But according to RTVE, the Spanish government is simultaneously examining the energy levers it could use to deter Morocco in the event of a new migration crisis.
Tanger Med was not yet open when the Spanish press was already worried about its consequences. Twenty-three years later, the Moroccan port has overtaken Algeciras and its name continues to be associated in Spain with the same words: rival, competition, threat.
Mohamed El Harrak knows firsthand the journey of minors attempting to reach Spain. At just 9 years old, he himself crossed the border hidden under a truck. Today, a social worker, he has returned to Sebta to help young migrants left on the streets.
A young Moroccan told Dutch justice that he found on Instagram the man who was supposed to help him reach Europe clandestinely. He pays him 1,000 euros before setting off by boat, but the situation becomes more complicated once he arrives in Spain.
At 26, Mohamed holds a degree in electrical engineering and was working in Morocco. On 30 July, he left Fnideq by swimming to reach Ceuta. Fifteen days later, he is still sleeping outdoors and depends on food distributions.
Spain considered that his numerous crossings between Ceuta and Morocco proved that his residence was not sufficiently continuous. The Audiencia Nacional reviewed the Moroccan man’s trips one by one: his longest absence from Spain had lasted only 24 days.
Morocco has just taken a step toward a new compensation system for ferry passengers. Mandatory insurance, strengthened liability and better coverage for cars and luggage are planned in the event of a maritime accident.
Bilal was preparing to leave Morocco legally to marry Claudia in Argentina. Convinced that a detour through Spain would make his journey easier, he swam to Sebta. Two weeks later, the young Moroccan is mainly looking for a way to return home .
Faten wanted to reach Europe. On July 30, this 26-year-old Moroccan woman died while attempting to swim to Ceuta. That same morning, her mother learned that her visa for Spain had been approved.
Morocco says that the status of Ceuta and Melilla is regularly discussed with Spain. Madrid responds that its territorial integrity has never been discussed and never will be. Two difficult-to-reconcile versions of the same diplomatic dialogue.