Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco planned Ceuta border rush
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that the government has found no evidence that Morocco planned the surge of approximately 70,000 people who crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in late July. This response comes after a police report suggested the border rush was orchestrated to overwhelm controls.
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Open questions and key claims
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Israel and Russia of spreading disinformation related to the Ceuta migrant influx.
Sanchez stated that Russia and Israel used the crisis to criticize the Spanish government due to disagreements over Ukraine and the Middle East.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez insists there is no evidence to suggest the Moroccan government was behind the recent massive border crossing into Ceuta.
Over 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta between July 30-31.
23 sexual assaults, including nine against children, recorded in Ceuta since late July.
Migrant girls are particularly vulnerable due to their irregular status.
Between 1,400 and 1,600 of the estimated 5,000 migrants remaining in Ceuta are children.
Otman Ianaya stated, 'There is no work in Morocco. I want to build a future in my life.'
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