FAPE Condemns Moroccan Government's Actions Against Spanish Media
On August 16, 2026, the Federation of Associations of Journalists of Spain (FAPE) issued a strong condemnation regarding the expulsion of Spanish public media teams from the town of Castillejos, Morocco. This expulsion is viewed as a direct attack on the fundamental right to freedom of information, a right enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FAPE emphasizes the critical importance of these media teams, particularly EFE and TVE, who were in Morocco to cover the ongoing immigration crisis impacting the autonomous city of Ceuta, where a significant influx of migrants from Morocco has been observed. The federation expresses unwavering support for the journalists who were forced to leave, urging them and other media outlets to continue their efforts to inform both Spanish and international audiences about the current situation.
Reports from EFE and RTVE highlight that the expelled journalists were actively covering incidents near the Moroccan border, where Moroccan security forces were trying to prevent a new surge of migrants. FAPE, alongside the Madrid Press Association (APM), shares the serious concerns raised by RTVE and EFE executives regarding what is perceived as a blatant violation of press freedom and journalistic integrity. The federation has adopted the APM's statement, which calls on the Spanish government to clearly express its discontent to Moroccan authorities and demand a firm commitment that such actions against media organizations will not occur in the future.
As reported by fape.es.
