Concerns Over Moroccan Military Response
On the very day the assault on Ceuta commenced, early in the morning, the Armed Forces Intelligence Center (Cifas) released a report highlighting the "negligence or passivity" of Moroccan military forces in managing the initial influx of illegal immigrants heading towards the autonomous city. The report suggested that this inaction could stem from dissatisfaction within Morocco's political elite, known as the Majzén, regarding Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's visit to Algeria. The intelligence indicated a likelihood of public security incidents emerging, which would necessitate the deployment of military forces to the region.
Impending Activation of Armed Forces
The report warned, "It is almost certain that the deterioration of the situation in Ceuta will require the activation of the Armed Forces in the very near future." This alert was communicated to the desk of the Chief of Defence Staff (Jemad) on the morning of June 30, based on insights gathered in the preceding days. The document titled _Interp crisis migratoria en plazas e islas de soberanía española en el Norte de África_ has recently come to light following a declassification of documents approved by the Council of Ministers, revealing the urgent assessments made by military intelligence regarding potential threats to national security.
As reported by theobjective.com.
