Spain and Morocco have agreed to expel illegal migrants from Ceuta

Spain and Morocco have agreed on the return of migrants who illegally arrived in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in northern Africa during the latest surge in illegal migration. This was reported on July 30 by the Hespress portal, citing a source.

"Morocco and Spain have agreed on the return of migrants who entered Ceuta during the latest surge," the article says.

According to the portal, the agreement provides for the return to Morocco of all migrants who illegally crossed the border of the Spanish enclave, including minors.

Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlasca said organized criminal groups had exploited a July Supreme Court ruling that limited the immediate return of migrants detained while trying to reach Ceuta by sea. According to him, the networks of smugglers encouraged young people to cross the border illegally.

The Spanish authorities noted the cooperation with Morocco in the field of migration control. According to Madrid, Moroccan security forces prevented thousands of illegal border crossings during the latest incident.

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On July 30, Reuters reported that migrants from Morocco were arriving en masse in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Migrants entered the city by swimming, moving on inflatable circles, and also broke into the city by land through the gates. Local entrepreneurs closed shops and organized self-defense, fearing riots.

Later, the EFE news agency reported that Spain had closed the only operating border crossing with Morocco in the autonomous city of Melilla in northern Africa after attempts by mass migrants to break through. The situation is being monitored from the air using drones.