Spain at Europe’s Humanitarian Frontier

A look at Spain's plan to give undocumented migrants legal status

Spain is at the center of the global immigration debate. Left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has enacted a plan aimed at giving legal status to undocumented immigrants. But last month, tens of thousands of migrants tried to illegally cross into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, which borders Morocco. The incident is putting Spain’s immigration policy under the microscope. Stephanie Sy reports.

Spain at Europe’s Humanitarian Frontier

The issue of migration has become one of the most significant humanitarian and political issues today. People risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in their pursuit of safety and dignity. Spain, which is one of the main entry points for migrants, is currently at the forefront of this process. The […] The post Spain at Europe’s Humanitarian Frontier appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Morocco rights council says around 100 arrested and 14 died in Ceuta unrest – The North Africa Post

Morocco’s National Human Rights Council said around 100 people were arrested in the mayhem during Ceuta crossing last week and 14 people died on the Moroccan side, while raising concerns over alleged abuses by Moroccan and Spanish authorities and attacks by far-right groups. The council said its preliminary findings are based on field monitoring. Moroccan […]

Morocco’s Human Rights Council Reports Abuses, Deaths in Preliminary Review of Ceuta, Melilla Migration Attempts

Morocco’s Human Rights Council (CNDH) said on Friday its preliminary investigation into recent mass migration attempts in the northern cities of Fnideq and Beni Ansar found serious human rights concerns, documented deaths and injuries on both sides of the border, and highlighted the role of online misinformation in fueling the crossings. The council said its findings are based on field investigations, digital monitoring, interviews with migrants…