The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, guaranteed that there are no "solid evidence" linking Morocco to the Ceuta migration crisis, although he acknowledged the existence of "indications" on the matter. The statements come in the context of the crisis triggered by the massive entry of migrants into the Spanish city of Ceuta.
Sánchez assured that Spanish authorities will investigate the lack of control at the border between Spain and Morocco. The prime minister also committed to making public the reports resulting from this investigation.
The crisis in Ceuta occurred when thousands of migrants crossed the border irregularly, taking advantage of the absence of surveillance. Morocco has been pointed to by some as responsible for facilitating or allowing the passage of migrants, in an alleged retaliation because Spain hosted Brahim Ghali, leader of Polisario.
The Spanish government maintains the position that there are no concrete evidence against Morocco, but acknowledges that the indications deserve to be investigated to clarify what happened at the border.
