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Morocco May Reopen Borders with Spanish Enclaves, Resume Ferry Service in November
Morocco could reopen its borders with Ceuta and Melilla and resume maritime passenger traffic with Spain as early as November 1st, announces a Spanish media.
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Spain Begins Exhumation of Military and Civilian Remains from Al Hoceima Rocks
The Spanish army launched this Wednesday the process of exhuming the remains of bodies of soldiers and civilians buried in the cemeteries located on the rocks of Al Hoceima and Vélez de la Gomera (rock of Badis). These remains will be transferred to the Immaculate Conception cemetery in Melilla, with the help of a specialized funeral company.
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Moroccan Border Guards Face Deadly Violence in Migrant Clashes at Melilla
Many Moroccan agents have lost their lives or have been seriously injured while trying to repel the assaults of migrants, said on Monday the colonel of the Civil Guard, Antonio Sierras.
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Melilla to Deploy Drones for Border Surveillance as Morocco Crossing Reopens
The city of Melilla intends to use drones to control its border with Morocco as soon as it reopens, announced the colonel of the Civil Guard of the city, Antonio Sierras Sánchez.
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Poll: Most Spaniards Support Military Defense of Ceuta and Melilla Against Potential Moroccan Attack
The majority of Spaniards would be in favor of an armed response from the government in the event of a possible attack by Morocco on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
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Spanish Opposition Slams Government Poll on Ceuta and Melilla's National Status
In Spain, the Popular Party (PP) has lambasted a poll on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, carried out by the Center for Sociological Research (CIS). It is demanding "explanations" from the government of Pedro Sanchez.
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Melilla Business Group Seeks to Limit Moroccan Citizenship in Spanish Enclave
The Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Melilla (CEME-CEOE) has requested on Tuesday a legislative reform to prevent Moroccans born in the autonomous city or who have already legally resided there for ten years from obtaining Spanish nationality.
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Business Leaders Oppose Visa Requirements for Moroccan Border City Residents
The Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Melilla (CEME-CEOE) is asking to exempt Moroccans from Nador and Tetouan who wish to go to Melilla and Ceuta from the visa "until Morocco pronounces on the reopening of the border".
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NATO's Defense Pledge for Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla in Question
Could Ceuta and Melilla benefit from NATO military support in the event of a possible attack, even though Spain has been a member of the organization since 1982 and the two cities have been declared Spanish since 1580 for one and 1497 for the other? The question is generating many comments.
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NATO Rejects Vox's Proposal to Protect Ceuta and Melilla Amid Migration Concerns
A stinging setback for Vox at the Defense Commission in Congress. The far-right party’s bill on the protection of the cities of Ceuta and Melilla by NATO did not garner enough votes. It was rejected on Wednesday by the majority of MPs.
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Spanish Parents Urge Government to Press Morocco on 2013 Fishing Incident Deaths
The parents of Emin and Pisly are asking the government of Pedro Sánchez to take advantage of this period of good relations to "put pressure" on Morocco so that justice is done for the death of the two young people.
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Moroccan Man Arrested in Melilla Smuggling Hashish Hidden in Baguettes
The Civil Guard arrested in Melilla a 51-year-old Moroccan resident in Murcia as he was about to board a boat to Malaga with 260 balls of Moroccan hashish hidden in mini baguettes.