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Spain's Sanchez blames Morocco for failed border control in Ceuta migrant crisis

PM says Moroccan police presence was unusually low during July surge that brought 70,000 migrants to Spanish enclave.

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What to know

  • Over 70,000 migrants surged into Ceuta on July 30–31; most returned to Morocco but thousands remain, straining Spain's asylum system.
  • Spanish police report found Moroccan border forces unusually depleted and ineffective during the surge.
  • Sanchez demands explanations and preventive measures from Morocco but has not accused it of deliberate orchestration.

“Spain needed to ask the Moroccan authorities for 'explanations and changes' to avoid a repeat of the migrant influx into Ceuta, while stressing there was no 'solid proof' that Morocco had orchestrated it.”

Pedro Sanchez, Spain's Prime Minister · RTE News ↗ · Sep 2

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Spain's Sanchez blames Morocco for failed border control in Ceuta migrant crisis
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    Sanchez tells CNN that Morocco's border control 'failed'

    During an interview with CNN in New York, Sanchez stated Spain is investigating the July events while pressing Morocco for answers about its border control failure.

    “We are investigating what happened in those days back in July but at the same time we have asked Morocco for actions and also for answers because it is also clear that its border control failed.”
    — Pedro Sanchez

    1. 1 outlet first by Le Monde EN, 1d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet first by RTE News, 1d ago · read ↗

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    Spanish police report finds Moroccan border presence 'clearly smaller than usual'

    A Spanish police report reviewed by AFP found the number of Moroccan police officers at the border crossing was 'clearly smaller than usual' and officers 'made no serious attempt' to stem the surge. The assessment was based on satellite imagery, open-source videos, and migrant testimony.

  3. background

    Sanchez demands explanations from Morocco in parliament — Speaking in parliament, Prime Minister Sanchez called for Morocco to provide 'explanations and changes' to prevent a repeat of the migrant influx, while noting there was no 'solid proof' that Morocco had orchestrated the event.

  4. background

    More than 70,000 migrants enter Ceuta in unprecedented surge — Over 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on July 30 and 31 in what officials described as an unprecedented and deadly rush. Most returned to Morocco within hours, but several thousand remained.