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In recent developments, the Moroccan Interior Ministry has released its first official death toll related to the tragic attempt to reach the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta last week. According to their report, eleven individuals lost their lives—a stark contrast to the minimum of 72 fatalities cited by Spain. Between Wednesday and Friday, tens of thousands surged into the area, leading to tensions within the European Union, where several member states criticized Spain for its perceived inaction and lenient migration policies.
Spokesperson Rachid El Khalfi stated that ten individuals drowned at sea, while another fell in rocky terrain. The Moroccan authorities are reportedly collaborating with their Spanish counterparts to verify casualty figures and identify the bodies recovered on Spanish soil. The Interior Ministry attributed the surge in migration attempts to the "malicious exploitation" of social networks and the proliferation of misleading information.
The ministry also referenced "misinterpretations of legal provisions," which alludes to a ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court on July 8, stating that migrants arriving by sea cannot be returned as swiftly as those entering through other routes. Reports indicate that 40,000 attempts to illegally enter Ceuta were recorded, while an additional 1,135 individuals attempted to breach the eastern exclave of Melilla and were promptly returned to Morocco.
Conversely, Spain claims that over 60,000 individuals reached Ceuta in recent days, with most having since been returned to Morocco. However, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) reported nearly 130 casualties and dozens still missing. In light of these events, prosecutors have initiated an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crisis.
As reported by de.euronews.com.
