Spain Rejects Discussing Sovereignty of Enclaves with Morocco
- Defence Minister Margarita Robles reaffirmed Spain's sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, stressing in the autonomous city that they "are not to be touched" and guaranteeing the Armed Forces will remain deployed to support residents.
- Following an influx of around 72,000 people in late July, Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi stated on Tuesday that control of the cities remains a "pending issue" that "remains on the table" in talks between Madrid and Rabat.
- Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter online disinformation after detecting social media posts claiming the border crossing between Fnideq and Ceuta would open on August 15th, a Spanish public holiday.
- With about 1,000 unaccompanied minors still in Ceuta, Ouahbi demanded their return, insisting "We do not abandon our children," while also telling Spanish press that "Morocco is considering suspending the extradition agreement with Spain."
- Estimates of the crisis death toll vary sharply: Moroccan authorities recovered 11 dead, Spain reported at least 80, and the Moroccan Association for Human Rights estimated at least 141, though Morocco has not updated official figures.
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