Ceuta: Morocco Denies Involvement in Mass Migrant Crossing
Morocco said no facts prove its role in the surge, while the European Union pledged €115 million in emergency aid to Spain.
- Morocco denied involvement on Thursday in the migrant rush into Ceuta, asserting there are "no facts" proving orchestration and rejecting efforts to become a "scapegoat for political score-settling" in Spain.
- More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge. A declassified military document stated it is "highly likely that the Moroccan authorities are not actively encouraging" the wave.
- Spain was warned 18 times of potential "mass entries" into Ceuta before the incident. Prime Minister Pedro said that with available information, "no one could have foreseen the migration crisis that unfolded."
- The European Union announced Wednesday it will grant Spain $130 million in emergency aid to bolster border security. Thousands of migrants remain in dire conditions in Ceuta, fueling a political storm for Madrid.
68 Articles
68 Articles
Morocco Declares 'No Evidence' It Was Behind Ceuta Illegal Migrant Invasion
The Islamic regime in Morocco released a statement Thursday rejecting accusations of its alleged involvement in the mass illegal migrant invasion of Ceuta — affirming "no evidence, facts, or reports" can substantiate said allegations.
Morocco rejects any involvement in the entry of more than 70,000 people in Ceuta and accuses Spain of trying to turn it into a scapegoat in a context of political tension.
Rabat breaks its silence after the declassification of communications about the warnings prior to the invasion of Ceuta on July 30 and 31 and responds to Spain by launching a battery of questions about the migration management of the Sánchez government. The Moroccan government, through a strong communiqué from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ... Continue reading "Morocco agrees with Sánchez that "no data, fact or report" demonstrates its involv…
Morocco rejected Spanish charges of facilitating the passage of thousands of immigrants to Ceuta, stating that there was no evidence of his involvement, and accused Spanish parties of using the case to serve internal political agendas.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
