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Two Moroccan Immigrants Die from COVID-19 in Spain as Cases Surge
Within 48 hours, two Moroccan nationals residing in Spain, originally from the Rif region, succumbed to the infection by the new Coronavirus .
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Far-Right Spanish Leader Demands Deportation of Undocumented Moroccans Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The state of alert announced by the Spanish government following the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic has sharpened the fangs of populist formations. The leader of the Spanish far-right party Vox has called for the repatriation of thousands of Moroccans in an irregular situation in the country.
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COVID-19 Fails to Deter Young Moroccans from Risky Mediterranean Crossings
The spread of coronavirus and the closure of borders in no way dampen the enthusiasm of young Moroccans seeking illegal immigration. They are more determined than ever to reach Spain via the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Morocco Urges Expats in Spain to Follow COVID-19 Measures, Avoid Unnecessary Travel
The Moroccan embassy in Madrid addressed, on Saturday, March 14, Moroccans residing in Spain. It called on them to respect the instructions and decisions of the authorities of the country. This will help curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Moroccan Border Closure Strands Hundreds, Spain Assists with Repatriation
The health cordon set up by the Moroccan authorities has created a chaotic situation at all the country’s border posts. In Melilla, nearly 200 Moroccan nationals, on board about sixty vehicles, were denied access to the national territory.
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Moroccan Expat, 62, Dies from Coronavirus in Madrid Amid Spain's Lockdown
A Moroccan national residing in Spain, who contracted the Coronavirus a week ago, died last Saturday, March 14, at the Infanta Leonor Center in Madrid.
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Stranded Algerians Seek Help as Morocco-Algeria Flights Suspended Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
While Morocco and Algeria have "mutually" suspended their air links, in order to effectively deal with the spread of the coronavirus, about a hundred Algerian passengers are stuck in the kingdom.
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Morocco Reports Seventh Coronavirus Case as Infections Rise
Morocco confirmed a new case of coronavirus infection on Friday, March 13, 2020.
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Royal Air Maroc Suspends All Flights to Spain Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is far from done canceling its flights to destinations heavily exposed to the coronavirus. It announced on Thursday the suspension of all its flights to and from Spain, until further notice, to remain in line with the preventive measures taken by the Moroccan authorities.
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Morocco Halts Air and Sea Travel with Spain Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Morocco has just decided, in consultation with the Spanish authorities, to suspend, until further notice, air flights and passenger maritime traffic to and from Spain.
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High-Speed Mediterranean Drug Chase Leaves Two Dead, Two Hospitalized
Two Spanish nationals of Moroccan origin were killed in a high-speed chase with police in the Mediterranean. They were transporting drugs on a boat that also contained two other individuals.
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Moroccan Expats Rush to Leave Spain as Coronavirus Cases Surge
The outbreak of the new Coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Spain and catching the authorities off guard. Infectious outbreaks have developed in all corners of the country.