Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco planned Ceuta border rush
Summary
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there is no proof that Morocco planned the sudden crossing of about 70,000 people into the Spanish city of Ceuta last month. Although Moroccan police allowed people to cross during a busy 10-hour time, Spain is still investigating if this was due to their inability or decision not to stop it.Key Facts
- Around 72,000 people crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, at the end of July.
- Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said no reliable evidence shows Morocco planned this mass crossing.
- A police report suggested Moroccan forces had fewer officers and did not try hard to stop the crowds.
- Morocco denied allowing the crossings and blamed confusion over a Spanish court ruling and social media.
- Spain highlighted Morocco’s help in returning most migrants within two days after the event.
- About 5,000 migrants, including 1,200 children, still remain in Ceuta weeks later.
- Thousands of people in Spain protested against the government’s handling of the crisis, with chants about protecting Ceuta.
- Sanchez spoke in parliament and said no international groups told Spain about any Moroccan plan related to the crossing.
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