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'No facts': Morocco denies involvement in deadly Ceuta migrant rush

'No facts': Morocco denies involvement in deadly Ceuta migrant rush

Also reported by Al Jazeera

Summary

Morocco denies any role in allowing over 70,000 migrants to cross into the Spanish city of Ceuta in July 2026. The Moroccan government called claims against it unfounded and criticized Spain’s handling of the migrant crisis, while both countries continue to cooperate diplomatically.

Key Facts

  • More than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, on July 30-31, 2026.
  • The event caused many deaths and heightened political tensions in the European Union.
  • Spain accused Morocco’s security forces of allowing the crossings by being overly permissive.
  • Morocco rejected these accusations, saying there is no proof of its involvement.
  • Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there is no solid evidence Morocco planned the migrant rush.
  • Declassified Spanish reports suggest Moroccan authorities acted negligently but did not actively encourage the migration wave.
  • Morocco questioned why Spain did not return migrants to Morocco or reunite unaccompanied children with their families.
  • Both countries emphasized their ongoing cooperation and important economic relationship despite the crisis.
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