Morocco denies involvement in migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political tensions between Spain and Morocco.
Morocco’s Foreign Ministry says there is no evidence of Rabat’s involvement in the mass migrant crossing into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in July.
More than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from nearby Morocco on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge that left scores dead and sparked European Union infighting over migration.
While most have since returned, more than 100 people died, according to local officials and civil organisations.
“Why are illegal migrants not being returned, even though the Moroccan government has officially committed to readmitting them? Why are unaccompanied minors being kept away from their families, when Morocco has urgently requested their return?” it added.