Spain
Spanish Civil Guard Pursues Moroccan Jet Ski in Ceuta Waters, Suspected Illegal Immigration Attempt
A jet ski that left Morocco was chased by a boat from the Maritime Service of the Spanish Civil Guard, in the Ceuta region.
Topic
Illegal immigration
Morocco
Undocumented Moroccan Teen Dies in Spanish Port City of Ceuta
Originally from Chefchaouen, an undocumented Moroccan minor died at the university hospital in Ceuta, shortly after being found unconscious in the port of the city, reports the Spanish press.
Spain
Hundreds of Migrants Enter Spanish Enclave Ceuta from Morocco, Overwhelming Border Guards
Last week, several hundred migrants, the vast majority from sub-Saharan African countries, managed to reach Ceuta after climbing the barrier separating it from Morocco.
Morocco
American Tourist Mistaken for Illegal Immigrant in Morocco Due to Racial Profiling
An American tourist was the victim of a serious misunderstanding by the Moroccan police, due to the color of his skin. Mistaken for an illegal immigrant, he was transferred to Beni Mellal along with sub-Saharan nationals.
Morocco
Royal Moroccan Navy Rescues 247 Migrants Attempting Mediterranean Crossing
The Royal Moroccan Navy Coast Guard was able to rescue 247 migrants in the night of Friday, August 30 to Saturday, August 31. They were in makeshift inflatable boats.
Spain
Acid Attack on Spanish Border Guards as Migrants Storm Ceuta Fence
Six Spanish Civil Guard agents were injured on Friday, August 30, 2019, during the assault on the Ceuta barrier by migrants. These injuries were caused by the throwing of bottles containing sulfuric acid by the migrants.
Spain
155 African Migrants Break Through Border Fence into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
155 African migrants successfully entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Friday, August 30, 2019, by forcing the high fence topped with razor wire.
France
Far-Right French Group Leaders Jailed for Anti-Migrant Operation in Alps
Three leaders of the far-right group "Génération identitaire" were sentenced to six months in prison. They are accused of having carried out an anti-migrant operation in 2018 in the Hautes-Alpes.
Spain
Rescue at Sea: 16 Migrants Intercepted in Strait of Gibraltar Crossing
While traveling, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, under precarious conditions, on board two kayaks and a patera in the Strait of Gibraltar, 4 Moroccans and 12 sub-Saharan Africans were rescued by the Spanish rescue services.
Spain
Spain to Remove Controversial Razor Wire from Morocco Border Fences
The Spanish Government, through the Ministry of the Interior, has announced its intention to remove the barbed wire called "concertina" from the border fences between Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco. This project could be carried out before the end of September 2019.
Spain
Belgian Man Arrested at Melilla Port for Smuggling Undocumented Brother-in-Law
An MRE failed in his attempt to illegally bring his Moroccan brother-in-law across the crossing to Malaga. He was arrested at the port of Melilla.
Spain
Kayak Migrants Rescued in Strait of Gibraltar by Spanish Maritime Services
The Spanish maritime rescue teams have rescued two migrants from the Maghreb. They were trying to reach the Spanish coast by kayak in the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar.