Spain's Sánchez rules out responsibility of Morocco in migrant surge

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has stated that an investigation into a recent migrant surge into the enclave of Ceuta is ongoing, but he has ruled out any responsibility on the part of Moroccan authorities. According to Sánchez, over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in late July, with the majority returning to Morocco within hours, but thousands remaining in the territory.

Sánchez also denounced the spread of misinformation by the ultra-right, citing research by the European Union's foreign service EEAS that found rumours and disinformation spread on social networks linked to Russia and Israel, as well as an ultra-right international.

The Spanish government has sought support from the European Commission, specifically requesting assistance from Frontex and Europol to help with the screening of migrants staying irregularly in Ceuta, as reported by Euronews.

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