Calm in the streets but a buzz in people's heads: Melilla fears a flood like that of Ceuta
On 30 July, the people of Melilla saw over 1,300 people arrive from Morocco. Although most have returned, there is fear of a new influx, this time uncontrollable.
Minister of Defense Margarita Robles delivered a strong message to the people of Ceuta and especially Morocco on Wednesday, declaring: "Ceuta and Melilla are not to be touched. They are overwhelmingly Spanish." This forceful statement aimed to dispel fears surrounding rumors of a potential mass entry this weekend. During a brief press conference, Robles sidestepped questions about whether she would join the Senate Defense Commission next week.
Instead, she provided a clear message to the residents of Ceuta: "What happened on the 30th cannot happen again. Ceuta and Melilla are deeply Spanish. We have professionals from the Armed Forces on duty for 11 days, supporting the Ceutian population, and this will continue. The people of Ceuta must know that their Armed Forces will stand by them. We won't allow anyone to enter."
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