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Sánchez Says Ceuta Migration Surge Was Not Organized by Morocco

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told Congress that there was no evidence Rabat was behind the July migration surge into Ceuta, when 80,000 people reportedly arrived by swimming.

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What is happening

During a parliamentary briefing, Sánchez said the government had no proof that Morocco organized the arrivals. He also said Spain would request a permanent Frontex presence and argued that people should not be pushed back across the border.

Why is it on the Radar?

The statements set out the Spanish government’s account of the Ceuta episode and its proposed response through a permanent Frontex presence.

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