The Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, has informed his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares, about the initiation of a Moroccan investigation into the recent influx of migrants into the occupied territories of Ceuta and Melilla. This information was conveyed by the Spanish news agency EFE, indicating that the anticipated Moroccan inquiry is not merely a technical procedure aimed at clarifying a widely controversial incident. Rather, it reflects a calm and measured approach to a highly sensitive issue, demonstrating Morocco's preference for engaging through official and institutional channels, steering clear of media sensationalism and a barrage of accusations.
This initiative comes on the heels of Spanish reports alleging that the migration process was premeditated, suggesting potential connections between some participants and members of the Moroccan security forces. However, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has repeatedly asserted that Morocco bears no responsibility for this crisis.
Similarly, Francisco Pardo, the Director General of the Spanish Police, stated that none of the police reports implicate the Moroccan security forces in planning or executing the operation. He clarified that the available information does not assign the incident to any government, agency, or individual, leaving the intellectual responsibility for the event still unknown.
This stance takes on particular significance given the controversy surrounding a report from a national center within the Spanish police, which characterized the mass entry as a
As reported by middle-east-online.com.
