Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denied any evidence that Morocco facilitated a mass border breach in Ceuta. This follows a controversial police report suggesting Moroccan forces aided 70,000 migrants in crossing the border.
Why it matters
The statement addresses significant diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco regarding migration policy and border security.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Spain has seen no evidence “whatsoever” that Morocco planned or facilitated a mass border breach into its north African territory of Ceuta, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez , has told parliament.
The address on Thursday followed the emergence of a police report, commissioned by a judge and widely quoted in the media, claiming Moroccan border forces had actively aided about 70,000 people to cross the border in late July.
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