Spanish PM Dismisses Claims of Moroccan Orchestration in Ceuta Migrant Crisis
By Editor • September 3, 2026 • 1 min read
In a recent parliamentary session, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez asserted that there is no substantial evidence to suggest that Morocco planned the migrant surge into Ceuta that occurred in July. This statement follows the release of a police report indicating that the influx was not merely spontaneous but may have been a coordinated effort to test Spain's border controls.
Sanchez emphasized, "No institution – not the diplomatic service, nor the European Commission, nor any international body – has provided the Spanish government with any solid proof that Morocco planned or carried out the incident." He did acknowledge, however, that during a critical 10-hour window on July 30, Moroccan police appeared to allow crossings to escalate, a situation that remains under investigation.
The controversial police report suggested that Moroccan security forces were deployed in smaller numbers than usual and did not actively manage the crowd, with some officers allegedly directing migrants towards the crossing. The Spanish government also called for King Felipe VI to visit Ceuta and Melilla soon, marking a significant diplomatic gesture after 20 years of absence.
Source: www.france24.com
