Spanish PM says Morocco’s border control ‘failed’ in Ceuta
Pedro Sanchez said Spain was investigating the July events while seeking action and answers from Morocco over its failure to control the border.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Moroccan border controls of failing on July 30 and 31, leading to an unprecedented influx of migrants into Ceuta, a North African Spanish territory. Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta in a deadly rush, most of whom returned to Morocco shortly after. However, several thousand migrants remained in Ceuta, causing violence and daily demonstrations by locals.
Sanchez, speaking in an interview with CNN in New York, requested explanations and improvements from Moroccan authorities to prevent a repeat of the incident. He stressed that there is no concrete evidence of Morocco orchestrating the influx. A Spanish police report, based on satellite images, open-source videos, and migrant testimonies, revealed that Moroccan police presence at the border crossing was significantly lower than usual, and they did not make a serious effort to stop the surge.
The Spanish government has been tasked with identifying the thousands of migrants who remain in Ceuta to determine their eligibility for asylum. Children without parents or guardians cannot be deported without due process.
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