The recent surge of tens of thousands of Moroccan and other African migrants attempting perilous sea crossings to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla has reignited Morocco's long-standing demands for the return of these territories, known in Arabic as Sabtah and Maliliah. The tragic crossings have resulted in significant loss of life, with reports indicating that at least 141 individuals have died in pursuit of a better life. Even for those who manage to successfully navigate the treacherous waters, the prospects of gaining entry into mainland Spain are bleak, as they face stringent Spanish passport and travel-document checkpoints that restrict their movement beyond these two settler colonies. Most are either forcibly or
As reported by middleeasteye.net.
