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Violent Clash Between Moroccan and Algerian Migrants in Ceuta Port Leaves One Critically Injured
A massive brawl took place on February 27 between Moroccan and Algerian immigrants. A man was seriously injured in the head.
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Jailed Jihadists in Spain Plotted Attacks on Morocco and European Cities
Moroccan terrorists detained in Spain wanted to launch major terrorist attacks in Spain and probably also in Morocco, using firearms and explosives acquired through the trade in psychotropics and cannabis in Morocco.
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Spanish Enclaves See Surge in Moroccan Births, Sparking Citizenship Debate
The increasingly important share of Moroccans in the two Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla is a major concern for political leaders, some of whom have just submitted a bill to tighten the conditions for obtaining nationality.
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Spanish Court Grants Pensions to Both Widows of Moroccan Polygamist Veteran
While polygamy is prohibited in Spain, two widows of the same man, a Moroccan, will be granted a widow’s pension by the state.
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Spain Raises Ceuta Border Fence to 10 Meters Amid Migration Pressures
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior announced on Saturday work to increase the height of the double fences at the Ceuta border with Morocco .
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Major Drug Bust: 1.5 Tons of Moroccan Cannabis Seized in Paris Region
An operation carried out on Monday by the police services in the Paris region led to the seizure of a ton and a half of cannabis originating from Morocco as well as the arrest of several people, including the head of the drug trafficking network.
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Spain and Morocco Agree on New Migrant Return Policy at Sea
Morocco and Spain have reached an agreement. Some pateras intercepted by the Spanish services at sea can be sent back to Morocco. Provided that the nearest port is not Spanish.
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Former Soccer Prodigy Hachim Mastour Vanishes, Greek Club Files Legal Action
The young Moroccan international Hachim Mastour has been missing for several days and has not returned to his club at the end of the winter break. This prolonged absence is seriously worrying and the Greek club where he plays has just taken legal action.
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Europol Probes High-Speed 'Death Boats' Used in Migrant Smuggling from Morocco
An investigation has been launched by several services (European, Moroccan and Spanish security services), jointly or individually, to determine the origin of the new high-performance boats used by illegal immigration and human trafficking networks from Morocco.
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EU Scrutinizes Spain-Morocco Electricity Deal Over Environmental Concerns
A few days ago, the Spanish authorities had welcomed the interconnection agreement signed with Morocco, which provides for the delivery of electricity by the kingdom at fairly low prices and which follows the planned shutdown of several power plants in Spain.
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Spanish King's Missteps During Morocco Visit Draw Media Attention
Spanish media did not fail to highlight certain gaffes by King Felipe VI during the official visit he just made to Morocco, accompanied by his wife Letizia. And the mockery is rife...
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Morocco Eyes Submarine Acquisition, Raising Regional Defense Concerns
In recent years, Morocco has almost spent without counting to modernize its army, by acquiring latest generation missiles, American Abrams tanks and launching two surveillance satellites, Mohammed VI A and Mohammed VI B. But it would like to go much further by targeting its underwater defense.