Spain
Spain Reports Sharp Decline in Illegal Immigration Following Morocco Diplomatic Reset
Illegal immigration to Spain has dropped sharply in 2022, particularly since the end of the diplomatic crisis and the resumption of relations with Morocco.
Topic
Illegal immigration
Morocco
Morocco Reports 30% Drop in Crime Rate for 2022, Police Data Shows
The fight against crime in Morocco has borne fruit in 2022, with a 30.22% reduction, according to the annual report published by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
Spain
Teenage Migrant's Body Repatriated to Morocco After Fatal Ceuta Border Crossing Attempt
The body of the young Nawfal, who died while trying to cross Ceuta , was repatriated to Morocco to be buried there. After verifying his full identity, the local government authorized his transfer to Morocco.
Spain
Spanish Police Bust Migrant Smuggling Ring in Melilla, Arrest Six
The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested six people in Melilla suspected of having links with an organization specializing in irregular immigration based in Nador .
France
Morocco Accused of Hindering France's Illegal Immigrant Repatriation Efforts
The difficulties France would be experiencing in managing the issue of repatriation of illegal immigrants from its territory would be attributable to the lack of collaboration of the Maghreb countries, including Morocco, according to the immigration and integration services.
Spain
Migrant Evades Border Security, Enters Spanish Enclave by Paraglider
A migrant has eluded the vigilance of the police by flying over the barrier separating Melilla from Morocco by paraglider. All attempts to locate him have been in vain.
Spain
Spain Grants Legal Status to 16,000 Young Moroccan Immigrants in Policy Shift
Some 16,000 Moroccan minors who have reached the age of majority have obtained their residence and work permits in Spain. This is the result of the reform on the regulation of foreigners implemented over the past year.
Spain
Video Evidence Shows Moroccan Agents Crossed into Spain During Melilla Border Incident
The video recordings of the assault on Melilla, sent by the Minister of the Interior to Congress, show that Moroccan agents chased migrants across the border, onto Spanish territory.
Spain
Morocco Bolsters Security at Melilla Border to Deter Migrant Crossings
Morocco has reinforced the security forces on the Melilla border to prevent new assaults by sub-Saharan migrants.
Spain
Spain's Popular Party Demands Investigation into Melilla Border Tragedy
Popular Party (PP) deputy Ana Vázquez, spokeswoman for the Interior Committee, argues that Spain has a responsibility in the Melilla drama and calls on the government to investigate. The party has already called for the Interior Minister’s resignation.
Spain
Deadly Melilla Border Crossing: New Evidence Challenges Spain's Account
Around 2,000 sub-Saharan migrants tried to enter Melilla from Morocco on June 24. At least 23 of them lost their lives in this assault, according to official sources. More than four months later, the light has still not been shed on this drama.
Spain
Spanish Lawmakers Confirm Migrant Deaths on Spanish Soil in Melilla Border Tragedy
Spanish deputies were in Melilla on Monday to investigate the tragedy of June 24 in which at least 23 sub-Saharan migrants died. Based on the information gathered, they confirm that several of the migrants died on the Spanish side of the border.