Topic

Illegal immigration

Spain2 Feb 2020

Spanish Police Foil Attempt to Smuggle Sedated Syrian Child Across Melilla Border

The Spanish police arrested two Moroccan women last Tuesday for trying to smuggle a 3-year-old Syrian child into Melilla, via the border post.

Morocco1 Feb 2020

Moroccan Police Arrest Three in Martil for Alleged Human Trafficking Ring

Three individuals, aged 21 to 37, were arrested in Martil for their alleged involvement with a criminal network active in illegal migration and human trafficking.

France1 Feb 2020

Moroccan Dance Troupe Members Vanish During French Tour, Sparking Concern

In total, four members of the Tizwit ahidous troupe, on a professional stay in France, have vanished into thin air. A first for this troupe that has always shone through exemplarity.

Morocco31 Jan 2020

Royal Moroccan Navy Rescues 8 Migrants from Distressed Boats in Mediterranean

The Royal Moroccan Navy coast guards provided assistance to eight Moroccan stowaways in the Mediterranean in the early hours of January 28.

Spain28 Jan 2020

Moroccan Man Arrested for Threatening Staff at Valencia Migrant Center

For having threatened to burn all the workers of a migrant aid center in Valencia, Spain , a young Moroccan was arrested by the national police last Friday.

Spain28 Jan 2020

Moroccan Teen's Perilous Journey: From Runaway to Student in Spain

At the age of 15, Yassine, a young Moroccan, who left his home in 2015, now recounts his journey, from Morocco to Spain where he is studying electricity, hoping to ensure a professional future.

Morocco27 Jan 2020

Five Arrested in Oujda for Visa Fraud and Human Smuggling Ring

After being placed in custody, five individuals, aged between 32 and 60, were referred to the prosecutor for their alleged involvement in a case of forgery and use of forgery, in the organization of illegal immigration operations. The prefectural service of the judicial police of Oujda was behind the operation.

Spain20 Jan 2020

Hundreds of Migrants Attempt Border Crossing into Spanish Enclave Ceuta, Clashes with Moroccan Forces

Some 400 sub-Saharan illegal immigrants attempted, this Sunday, a collective assault on the city of Ceuta, via the border post of Belyounech, before being repelled by the Moroccan public forces.

Morocco18 Jan 2020

EU Provides Morocco with Drones and Aid to Combat Illegal Migration

In order to help Morocco effectively combat illegal immigration, the European Union has offered the kingdom 15 drones and logistical and financial assistance. The equipment will allow the Kingdom to monitor its coasts in order to efficiently control migratory flows to Europe.

Morocco15 Jan 2020