Spain Rejects Morocco's Call for Talks on Ceuta and Melilla Sovereignt
Morocco reaffirmed its claim to the two Spanish cities and proposed a dialogue commission, while Spain said it will continue to reject any challenge to its sovereignty.
- On Friday, the Spanish government conveyed a "categorical rejection" of Morocco's claims to Ceuta and Melilla, reiterating that both territories form part of Spain's internationally recognized sovereignty and the European Union.
- Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi defended his country's "historical and geographical" rights to the enclaves in an interview with public channel 2M, proposing a bilateral mechanism to seek a "definitive solution" for their future.
- Ouahbi previously stated on August 12 that sovereignty remained "on the table" in contacts with Madrid, as Morocco has maintained these territorial aspirations since achieving independence in 1956.
- Diplomatic friction coincides with a migration crisis at the end of July, when tens of thousands of people crossed into Ceuta, overwhelming the city's capacity and leaving dozens dead.
- Persistent sovereignty disputes continue to disrupt bilateral cooperation on security and migration between Spain and Rabat, while the European Union widens its partnership with Rabat to address broader neighborhood stability.
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On the occasion of the Islamic anniversary Eid al-Mawlid Annabawi, who celebrates Muhammad's birthday, King Mohammed VI of Morocco grants the grace to 634 sentenced, some of whom are in prison and others in freedom. (ANSA)
The King of Morocco returns to Rabat after several weeks of vacation near the Ceuta border while the government parties stake out their positions
King Mohammed VI to Preside Over Mawlid Celebration in Rabat
King Mohammed VI will preside over Morocco’s official celebration of the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Monday evening, according to the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery.
Rabat did not intend to withdraw its claims and proposed the establishment of a dialogue mechanism to resolve the future of Ceuta and Melilla.
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