Rabat – Spain said it updated the number of minors who arrived in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on July 30 after 1,527 were registered through the Government Delegation and National Police stations.
Spanish Minister of Justice Felix Bolaños said today that his government’s priority in coordination with Morocco is to achieve family reunification in Morocco of those minors.
He said Spain and Morocco fully agree on the return of minors to their families, criticizing far-right party Vox as “absolutely extremist.”
He said the party uses “violent language,” which is “absolutely unacceptable,” calling on democrats to prevent such parties with such attitudes from becoming part of institutions.
Bolaños also directed criticism against the PP, stating that the party has allowed Vox to impose its extremist agenda.
Vox and other political parties from the far right have been launching fierce criticism and campaigns, targeting Morocco—despite Spain’s acknowledgement of Rabat’s efforts in tackling the migration crisis.
The Ceuta mass crossing refers to the largest entry into the enclave on July 30. Spanish reports estimate the number of entries between 60,000 and 80,000 people.
Most of those who entered returned to Morocco, except 2,000 people—among them are over 1,000 minors, according to Spanish websites.
Morocco, meanwhile, said its official assessment shows that 40,000 entered Ceuta during the mass migration crossings, while 1,000 headed to Melilla—emphasizing that it is committed to continuing to cooperate to tackle these crises.
Morocco also emphasized that its commitment is recognizable across the world among international partners, rejecting maneuvers and criticism.
