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Ceuta Crisis: Moroccan Rights Group Demands Independent Probe, Accuses Authorities
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Ceuta Crisis: Moroccan Rights Group Demands Independent Probe, Accuses Authorities

From Adevฤƒrul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) demands an independent investigation into the unprecedented influx of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
  • The organization accuses Moroccan authorities of inaction and calls for clarification of the exodus's causes.
  • Spanish authorities reported nearly all of the approximately 60,000 migrants were returned to Morocco, with at least 67 deaths, while AMDH claims a higher toll of nearly 130 victims.

The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) is demanding a serious and independent investigation into the unprecedented wave of migrants who crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The organization seeks to clarify the causes of the exodus and accuses Moroccan authorities of a lack of reaction.

a serious and independent investigation to shed light on the circumstances and causes that led to the recent waves of exodus and to establish responsibilities.

โ€” AMDHDemanding an investigation into the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

Thousands of migrants, mostly young Moroccans, crossed from the city of Fnideq into Ceuta in recent days, reportedly following rumors that the border had been opened. Spanish authorities announced that nearly all of the approximately 60,000 migrants have been returned to Morocco. The chaos at the border resulted in at least 67 deaths, according to Spanish officials.

worrying silence of officials and institutions

โ€” AMDHCriticizing the Moroccan authorities' lack of public reaction to the crisis.

However, AMDH claims the death toll is much higher, reporting nearly 130 victims and dozens of missing persons. The organization also criticizes the "worrying silence of officials and institutions" in Morocco, suggesting that the lack of public reaction contributed to the crisis's amplification. A source close to the NGO sector told AFP that the scale of the crossings suggests they would not have been possible without the "agreement of the authorities" in Morocco.

agreement of the authorities

โ€” NGO sourceSuggesting Moroccan authorities may have tacitly allowed the mass crossing.

AMDH holds the Moroccan state "fully responsible" for the situation leading to the massive exodus, citing public dissatisfaction with economic problems, high unemployment, and social inequalities. The organization also condemned anti-immigrant rhetoric in Europe and the United States, which it says fuels hatred against migrants. Additionally, AMDH urges Rabat authorities to place the claim over Ceuta and Melilla, the two Spanish enclaves in North Africa, back on the political agenda, considering them part of the decolonization process.

fully responsible

โ€” AMDHHolding the Moroccan state accountable for the situation leading to the exodus.
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Originally published by Adevฤƒrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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