Migrant
Spanish political party calls on ICC to investigate Moroccan king over Ceuta migrant influx
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – A Spanish political organization has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, requesting an investigation into whether Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch ordered or were aware of the mass entry of people from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The complaint, submitted […]
Ceuta and Melilla Borders on Maximum Alert as Morocco Prevents Attempt by Hundreds of Migrants
CEUTA, Spain – The borders of Ceuta and Melilla remain on maximum alert as Moroccan security forces reported on Saturday that they had thwarted an attempt by hundreds of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, to cross irregularly into Ceuta. The migrants had reportedly hidden on the outskirts of the border town of Fnideq before being […]
Ceuta Doctors Demand Urgent Ministerial Visit Amid “Catastrophic” Situation
CEUTA, Spain – The migration crisis in Ceuta has escalated into a direct confrontation between the Official College of Physicians of Ceuta (COMCE) and the Ministry of Health, with doctors demanding an urgent visit from Minister Mónica García and denouncing a “healthcare catastrophe,” while the ministry rejects claims of collapse and insists that care for […]
Overwhelmed Police in Ceuta Report Daily Sexual Assaults
CEUTA, Spain – The National Police are receiving daily reports of sexual assaults committed by Moroccan illegal immigrants involved in the invasion of Ceuta, with both minors and adults targeting their compatriots. Among the victims are girls, adolescents, and women, according to Jupol, the majority police union. Man Arrested in Cadaqués for Sexual Assault According […]
Morocco Considers Suspending Extradition Agreement with Spain
RABAT, Morocco – Morocco is studying the possibility of suspending the application of its extradition agreement with Spain, citing problems with the handover of individuals requested by Moroccan courts, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi told EFE on Wednesday. Defence Minister Robles Declares Ceuta and Melilla ‘Utterly Spanish’ “We are currently debating within the Ministry of Justice […]
Unresolved Ceuta Crisis Leaves Thousands on Streets
CEUTA, Spain – Nearly two weeks after the mass entry of 80,000 migrants into Ceuta, the crisis remains far from resolved, with thousands of people still wandering the city’s streets and a potential new border assault looming on August 15. Ceuta Crisis: Minors clash outside police to escape repatriation While the government has boasted of […]
Thousands Rally Against Sánchez on Migration Crisis
CEUTA, Spain – Thousands of residents gathered in Ceuta’s Plaza de la Constitución on Sunday in a mass protest organized by the city’s four religious communities, denouncing government abandonment and demanding a response to the migration crisis triggered by the mass entry of migrants on July 30, which marked its tenth day on Sunday. Spanish […]
Russian Woman Denied Residency in Spain After 16 Years, Claims Criminals Are Being Approved
MADRID, Spain – A Russian woman who has lived and worked in Spain for 16 years has been denied a residence permit, sparking outrage after she claimed that migrants with criminal records are being approved while her application is rejected. Nearly 1 Million Apply as Spain Completes Historic Immigration Regularization Natalia Khodzinskaya, a former model, […]
Italy’s New Border Checks Block 15 Non-EU Travelers from Spain
ROME, Italy – The first reinforced border controls imposed by Italy on travelers arriving from Spain have resulted in the rejection of 15 non-EU citizens at airport checkpoints, according to Italian European Affairs Minister Tommaso Foti. Spain Enforces Controls on Italian Arrivals as Meloni Rejects Spanish Demands The individuals were detained and refused entry for […]
Spain Fortifies Ceuta Ahead of August 15 Migrant Surge Threat
CEUTA, Spain – The Spanish government has significantly reinforced security in Ceuta in response to credible threats of a new mass migrant crossing on August 15, deploying nearly 300 riot police and 2,000 soldiers to the autonomous city following last week’s unprecedented breach. Ceuta Crisis: Security Press Chief Dismissed Over Early Warning The decision to […]