Spain rules out responsibility of Morocco in Ceuta migrant surge
The New Arab10h ago3 newsrooms in 3 countries
The prime minister said "no intelligence service with which the Spanish government normally cooperates" suggested "any involvement in one way or anothe
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Why it matters
Spain had publicly suggested Morocco bore responsibility for the surge; the PM's statement resets the official position on a neighboring country's role in a domestic security incident.
Most affected
Spanish-Moroccan bilateral relations — Removes a public accusation that could escalate diplomatic tension over shared border security.
Likely next
Whether Morocco formally responds to the ruling or Spanish officials clarify what prompted the reversal.