Spain's PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge
More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta over two days in July, as Pedro Sanchez says Spain sees no solid proof that Morocco orchestrates the surge.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez denied on Thursday (Sep 3) any evidence that Morocco orchestrated a massive influx of migrants into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in July. The surge saw over 70,000 migrants crossing into Ceuta over two days, leading to scores of deaths and sparking EU disputes over migration. Despite a police report alleging failings by Moroccan security forces, Sanchez claimed there was no solid proof that Morocco orchestrated the event.
He criticized Morocco's recent comments on the crisis, calling them "unacceptable." US President Donald Trump also criticized Spain over the issue, warning that migrants entering its borders would "pour into" the rest of Europe.
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