Spanish PM says no ‘solid proof’ Morocco planned migrant rush
A Spanish police report accused Moroccan officers of 'total permissiveness' and said some directed migrants toward the water during the Ceuta rush in late July.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared Thursday that there was no solid proof Morocco had orchestrated the migrant rush into Ceuta, a Spanish territory, after a police report alleged shortcomings by Moroccan security forces. The Socialist leader criticized Moroccan government remarks about Ceuta since the crisis started in late July.
US President Donald Trump also expressed concern over the matter, stating that migrants entering Spain would soon spread across Europe, potentially causing damage to the nation and the whole continent. The Spanish government has avoided blaming Morocco and has attempted to improve relations, but a police report highlighted the Moroccan police's permissive response, which allowed the migrant surge.
Sanchez summoned Morocco's ambassador in August to discuss the issue, and he threatened to call for a final solution to return Ceuta and Melilla to Spain, despite opposition questioning Morocco's involvement in the incident.
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