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Spanish Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco, Bolstering Bilateral Ties
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares will make a visit to Morocco on April 1st. Another step in strengthening relations between Rabat and Madrid .
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Moroccan Man Faces 10-Year Sentence for Alleged Kidnapping and Abuse of Wife in Spain
A Moroccan is accused of having kidnapped and imprisoned his wife for nine days in the Murcia region. The Almeria prosecutor’s office has requested a sentence of ten years in prison against him.
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Polisario Front Threatens ICC Case Against Spanish PM Over Western Sahara Stance
Pedro Sanchez’s decision to change his position on the Sahara could cost him legal proceedings before the International Criminal Court for "complicity in war crimes," said Polisario Front lawyer Gilles Devers in an interview on Algerian television.
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Spain's Sanchez Defends Shift on Western Sahara to Ease Morocco Tensions
During a visit on Wednesday to Ceuta, Pedro Sanchez explained that his government has chosen to support the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara to end "the unsustainable crisis of the last ten months" with Morocco.
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Morocco Steadfast on Sahara and Ceuta-Melilla Claims, Expert Says
Javier Otazu, former EFE agency correspondent in Rabat and currently posted in New York, believes that Morocco is attached to the Sahara and has managed to change Spain’s mind on this issue, but will never renounce its claim on Ceuta and Melilla.
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Spanish Newspaper Challenges Morocco's Commitment to Ceuta and Melilla Sovereignty
A Spanish newspaper argues that Morocco will not renounce its claims on Ceuta and Melilla, as it assured Spain after the change in Spain’s position on the Sahara .
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Spain Backs Morocco's Sahara Autonomy Plan in Diplomatic Shift
In his letter addressed to King Mohammed VI to declare Spain’s support for the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara, considered as the "most serious, credible and realistic" solution to the conflict, President Pedro Sanchez does not expressly mention at any point the situation of Ceuta and Melilla. Here is a free translation of the letter.
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Spain Shifts Stance on Western Sahara, Aims to Play Active Role in Conflict Resolution
Summoned to Congress to explain the decision to support the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, indicated on Wednesday that the Spanish government has chosen to be an "actor" in the Sahara conflict.
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Melilla President Urges Controlled Reopening of Morocco Border After Two-Year Closure
The President of Melilla, Eduardo de Castro, advocates the "controlled" reopening of the border with Morocco, after more than two years of closure.
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EU Migration Aid to Morocco Under Scrutiny as Migrant Flows Surge
Spain grants Morocco 30 million euros in aid each year, in addition to the more than 300 million euros in aid the kingdom receives from Europe to fight illegal immigration. Despite this significant support, migration flows continue to rise.
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Barefoot Runner Aims to Conquer 250km Marathon des Sables in Moroccan Desert
After breaking the world record for the half-marathon barefoot on ice and snow in 2021, Karim El Hayani will participate barefoot in the Marathon des Sables to be held in Morocco from March 27 to April 1. A difficult competition during which participants will cover 250 km in the desert.
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EU Welcomes Spain's Shift on Western Sahara, Backs UN-Led Resolution
The European Union has reacted to Spain’s new position on the Sahara issue. Madrid "considers the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the most serious, realistic and credible basis for resolving the dispute".