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Spain and Morocco Discuss Repatriation of Unaccompanied Moroccan Minors from Melilla
The repatriation of unaccompanied minors would be under study by Spain and Morocco. The Moroccan authorities would insist that they be sent back to Morocco...
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Melilla
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Middle-Class Moroccan Minors Surge in Melilla Migration, Reshaping Family Strategies
The new underage clandestine arrivals in Melilla are quite surprising. They are no longer just street children, but also young people and children from the Moroccan middle class. And they have a strategy for the whole family... Or rather, is it the family that had the idea.
Spain
Spanish Enclaves See Surge in Moroccan Births, Sparking Citizenship Debate
The increasingly important share of Moroccans in the two Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla is a major concern for political leaders, some of whom have just submitted a bill to tighten the conditions for obtaining nationality.
Spain
Morocco Expels Dutch Journalist Investigating Illegal Immigration and Rif Region
Journalist Gerbert van der Aa was expelled from Morocco on February 17 for working on articles dealing with illegal immigration and the situation in the Rif.
Spain
Melilla Faces Fish Shortage as Moroccan Imports Halt for Second Day
The inhabitants and professionals of the city of Melilla are beginning to seriously worry about the non-arrival of fish from Morocco. Yesterday was the second day the city did not receive any fish from the kingdom.
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Spanish Enclaves Propose Bill to Deport Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
A bill that will soon be submitted by the president of the government of the city of Ceuta, provides for including in the Child Protection Act a provision to expel all unaccompanied foreign minors from the two autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
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Morocco Loses Millions in Revenue to Smuggling at Spanish Enclaves
In addition to its human cost, with the death of several carriers, mainly women, the smuggling of goods with the two cities of Melilla and Ceuta has a financial and economic cost that is increasingly difficult for the Moroccan authorities to bear.
Spain
Morocco Plans to End Smuggling with Spanish Enclaves Within Decade
The radical solution is being considered by the Moroccan authorities who wish, within a period of 5 to 10 years, to put an end to smuggling with the cities of Sebta and Melilla, in northern Morocco.
Spain
Melilla Considers Ban on Moroccan Livestock Imports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Concerns
The authorities of the city of Melilla are considering again this year to ban the import of cattle from Morocco due to the cases of foot-and-mouth disease reported in the country. Last year, a similar decision had already been made for the Eid Al Adha festival.
Spain
Moroccan Migrant Dies in Tragic Attempt to Reach Europe via Melilla Port
His dream was to reach Europe even at the risk of his life. Soufiane, a young Moroccan, was crushed to death by a truck as he tried to hide in it.
Spain
Real Madrid Signs 18-Year-Old Moroccan Prospect Mohamed Mizzian on Loan
What was just a rumor a few days ago is now official. The young Moroccan Mohamed Mizzian , who also holds Spanish nationality, has just joined the Real Madrid club, in its youth section.