Spain’s prime minister has dismissed claims that Morocco orchestrated the unprecedented influx of around 70,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta last month, insisting no evidence supports such allegations. The mass crossing, which left at least 141 people dead in the attempt, triggered a political storm and humanitarian crisis, further straining EU-wide debates over immigration policy. With tensions flaring across borders, Sánchez has emphasized cooperation with neighboring countries amid the fallout from one of Europe’s largest single-day migrant movements in recent history. The situation has exposed deep divisions over how to handle the surge while addressing the human toll of the crossing.
Pedro Sánchez says two countries are cooperating after mass incursion by 70,000 people into north African enclave Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has insisted there was no evidence to suggest the Moroccan government was behind last month’s massive border crossing into Ceuta.As many as 141 people are thought to have died trying to enter the Spanish enclave at the end of July. The influx of about 70,000 men, women and children unleashed a political crisis, a humanitarian emergency and reignited tensions over immigration within the EU. Continue reading...
