Spanish Civil Guard Reports on Ceuta Migration Crisis
The Spanish Civil Guard has released intelligence reports that critically assess Morocco's role in the recent surge of migrants attempting to enter Ceuta. Dated July 30, these reports indicate that the likelihood of Morocco having consented to or encouraged this influx is deemed "unlikely." This conclusion is supported by several observations, including Morocco's proactive measures to bolster border security with the deployment of 1,000 military personnel and gendarmes on the same day of the incident. Additionally, in the 24 hours leading up to this event, Moroccan authorities had intercepted 960 individuals attempting to swim across the border.
In a detailed examination of the situation, the intelligence division of the Civil Guard pointed out that Moroccan King Mohammed VI had recently emphasized the importance of security and international cooperation in his speech celebrating the Throne Day, which contradicts the idea of a coordinated effort to facilitate the migration crisis. The Civil Guard explicitly rejected the notion that Morocco's actions represented a clear neglect of its duties regarding border control.
The second document, sent later that evening, postulated that Moroccan authorities were likely overwhelmed and caught off guard by the significant number of migrants attempting to cross. It also considered several possibilities, including a potential reduction in border patrols due to the Throne Day celebrations and a conscious decision by gendarmes to refrain from enforcing standard repressive measures during this festive period. A third hypothesis entertained the idea that an external entity could have mobilized the migrants.
In contrast, the National Police’s Center for Immigration and Borders suggested in a report submitted to the judiciary that the migrants themselves were responsible for organizing the crossing, without any involvement from external forces. This report, dated July 31, notably omitted any mention of Moroccan security forces being implicated in the crisis.
As reported by cadenaser.com.
