Spain
Moroccan Child Dies in Melilla Port Stowaway Attempt
A Moroccan minor suffered a fatal fall on Wednesday at the port of Melilla while trying to sneak clandestinely onto a boat.
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Moroccan-British Money Laundering Ring Uncovered in Spanish Enclaves
Moroccans are suspected of being linked to British money laundering networks operating in Ceuta and Melilla. A judicial investigation has been opened.
Spain
Undocumented Moroccan Man Denied Vital Medical Care in Spanish Enclave of Melilla
A young Moroccan is currently between life and death in Melilla, where he has been hospitalized since Sunday. Without papers, the local authorities had denied him access to the care he needed.
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Melilla Businesses Face Crisis as Morocco Tightens Customs Restrictions
Merchants in the city of Melilla are crying out for asphyxiation. Heavily impacted by an embargo that dare not speak its name, operators will this time have to deal with a new measure introduced by the Moroccan customs.
Spain
Ceuta and Melilla Plan Gradual Border Reopening with Morocco, Pending Health Protocols
The autonomous governments of Ceuta and Melilla are considering setting up a new protocol, with guarantees, which will allow the gradual reopening of the borders with Morocco.
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Moroccan Man Arrested Attempting to Swim from Ceuta to Morocco
The Spanish Civil Guard has just arrested a man who was about to reach Morocco by swimming. This Moroccan is unfortunately one of the many people still stranded in Ceuta and unable to see their families.
Spain
Moroccan Migrant Dies Attempting to Scale Melilla Border Fence
A Moroccan national, blocked in Melilla since the closure of the borders, died on Wednesday after attempting to climb the wire fence separating the enclave from Morocco.
Spain
Moroccan Border Closure Leaves Ceuta and Melilla Domestic Workers Jobless
The border domestic workers of Ceuta and Melilla have lost their jobs in large numbers due to the closure of the borders with Morocco.
Spain
Melilla's Economy Reels as Morocco Abruptly Shuts Key Border Customs Post
Morocco closed the Beni-Ensar commercial customs in Melilla without prior notice on July 31, 2018, blocking the passage of several trucks at the border post. This decision by the kingdom has seriously affected the economy of Melilla.
Spain
Spanish Supreme Court Expands Rights for LGBT+ Asylum Seekers in Ceuta and Melilla
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday on the freedom of movement in Spain for holders of an asylum seeker card in Ceuta and Melilla.
Spain
Melilla Muslims Urge Morocco's King to Reopen Border with Spain
The Muslim community of Melilla, in a letter addressed to King Mohammed VI, is asking for the reopening of the borders, in view of the family, historical, regional, cultural and religious ties that bind the two peoples.
Spain
Spanish Muslims Challenge Ceuta's Eid al-Adha Ban Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Muslims of Spain are awaiting this week’s response from the government, which will determine whether they can celebrate Eid al-Adha as in previous years. According to their president, Ahmed Subaire, "the sacrifice cannot in any way be a factor in the spread of the coronavirus".