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Collision at Sea: Morocco Probes Incident Between Spanish Patrol and Migrant Vessel

Off the coast of Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, an incident involving a Spanish Civil Guard patrol boat and a vessel carrying migrants has prompted an investigation by Moroccan authorities. The collision, which occurred on Sunday, has raised questions about border patrol practices and migrant......

Ceuta and Melilla: Potential Shift in Sovereignty by 2030?

In a bold assertion, Spanish intelligence analyst Fernando Cocho suggests that the cities of Ceuta and Melilla may come under shared Spanish-Moroccan sovereignty by the early 2030s. Cocho claims this strategic move has the backing of both the European Union, notably France, and the United States. The......

Spain's Frontier Fortification: Moroccan Border Bolstered Amid Domestic Resource Debate

In a significant move that has sparked domestic controversy, Spain has furnished Morocco with an impressive array of 188 advanced border surveillance systems, according to a recent exposé by Spanish news outlet Vozpópuli. This substantial technological transfer, aimed at reinforcing security......

Vox's Controversial Call for Fortified Borders at Ceuta and Melilla

In a polarizing move, Spain's far-right Vox party has unveiled a contentious proposal to construct formidable walls around the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, situated on Moroccan soil. This audacious plan aims to establish a clear separation between these territories and the surrounding Moroccan......

Spanish Maritime Patrol  vessel "Meteoro" near the Moroccan coast

In a proactive display of maritime vigilance, the Spanish Navy's offshore patrol vessel 'Meteoro' has been conducting vital surveillance and deterrence operations in the Alboran Sea and coastal waters surrounding the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla since late April. Given its strategic geographic......

Clarifying Customs: Spain's Efforts to Resolve Ceuta and Melilla's Commercial Relations with Morocco

Spain's government finds itself increasingly concerned by Morocco's decision to suspend commercial customs with the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla since 2018, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the region's economic landscape. This contentious issue has garnered significant attention from......

Increase in Irregular Migrant Arrivals to Spain in the First Quarter

According to official data, the number of irregular migrants arriving in Spain in the first quarter saw a sharp increase. In total, Spain welcomed 16,156 irregular migrants by the end of March, which is a 277% increase compared to 2023, when 4,287 people arrived in the country illegally. Breaking down......

Stranded at the Border: Plight of Moroccan Workers Unfold as Spain Shuts Doors

In a stark turn of events, Moroccan cross-border workers, accustomed to daily commutes from Nador to Melilla, find themselves unemployed despite the 2022 border reopenings. Over 1,300 individuals are now grappling with the aftermath, demanding reimbursement for social security contributions made into......

Morocco's Resolve Against Irregular Migration Strengthens in 2023

Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to border security and regional stability, Morocco successfully thwarted over 75,000 attempts at irregular migration in 2023, as per the latest statistics from the Ministry of the Interior. This signifies a 6% increase compared to the preceding year, underscoring......