Rising Tensions Over Sovereignty Claims
The potential visit of King Felipe VI of Spain to the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla has sparked significant reactions from the Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla, an organization advocating for Moroccan sovereignty over these territories. Yahya Yahya, the president of this committee and a former mayor of Beni Ensar, has issued a stark warning to the Spanish monarch, hinting at possible mobilizations in response to the visit.
In a video message directed at King Felipe VI, Yahya Yahya refers to Ceuta and Melilla as "occupied prisons," a term that reflects the group's territorial claims. He emphasizes the gravity of the situation by stating, "If King Felipe VI visits the occupied prisons of Melilla and Ceuta, we Moroccans will shed our last drop of blood." This declaration underscores the heightened tensions surrounding the monarch's anticipated travel to these autonomous cities.
The Committee has already signaled its intention to organize protests as soon as the specific dates of the visit are confirmed. The organization is no stranger to demonstrations; in 2012, they led a protest that resulted in the temporary closure of the Melilla border for over an hour, showcasing their ability to mobilize support in the region.
As the situation develops, the Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla is preparing for possible actions related to the royal visit, indicating that the issue of sovereignty over these cities remains a contentious topic in Moroccan-Spanish relations.
As reported by antena3.com.
