Moroccan police arrested at least 111 individuals attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following social media calls for a mass crossing. Concurrently, Moroccan authorities expelled journalists from the Spanish news agency EFE and state broadcaster RTVE from Fnideq (Castillejos).
Key points
- Spanish interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska stated that irregular migrants will not be allowed to stay or travel to mainland Spain.
- Moroccan security forces used tear gas against migrant groups gathered in the hills outside Fnideq.
- The Spanish government expressed support for press freedom and stated its embassy in Rabat is seeking a solution regarding the expelled journalists.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing migration pressures at European borders and strains bilateral relations over security and press freedom in North African border zones.
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