Sánchez reveals he has asked Morocco for "actions" because its "border control failed" in Ceuta
In an interview with CNN the Prime Minister points to Morocco's responsibility for the jump on July 30 and 31, although he defends the good relationship.
Sub-Saharan migrants are moving towards Morocco, raising concerns about a potential new massive influx into Ceuta and Melilla, according to information and intelligence services. The threat coincides with Morocco's elections, scheduled for this Wednesday. Rabat has reinforced the border, leading police sources to doubt the occurrence of an incident similar to the one on July 30-31, when approximately 75,000 people crossed El Tarajal.
However, recent movements of Sub-Saharan migrants towards North Africa have fueled worries. The buoy placed by the Ministry of the Interior on the pier as a physical barrier aims to avoid the judicial complications of emergency returns, but police voices recognize that border control essentially depends on the alauite kingdom.
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