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Morocco's government comments on migrant surge into Ceuta, citing misinformation and trafficking
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Morocco's government comments on migrant surge into Ceuta, citing misinformation and trafficking

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Morocco's Interior Ministry addressed the recent migrant influx into Spanish enclaves Ceuta and Melilla.
  • The ministry cited social media misinformation, human trafficking networks, and a misinterpretation of Spanish policy as drivers.
  • The statement noted 11 deaths, primarily from drowning, during the crossings.

Morocco's Interior Ministry has officially commented for the first time on the large-scale migration attempts into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. In a statement, the ministry attributed the recent mass crossings to a combination of factors. These include misinformation circulating on social media, the influence of human trafficking networks, and a misunderstanding of a Spanish government decision that prohibits the immediate repatriation of migrants intercepted at sea.

The ministry's statement indicated that approximately 40,000 people participated in the mass crossing into Ceuta. Meanwhile, 1,135 individuals were prevented from entering Melilla. The statement also reported that 11 people lost their lives during these crossings, with most deaths attributed to drowning. The ministry added that it is currently verifying reports of fatalities occurring on the other side of the border.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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