Ceuta border tensions: expert urges calm between Morocco and Spain
Amidst escalating difficulties between Morocco and Spain concerning the Ceuta border, Patrick Martin-Genier, a distinguished educator at Sciences Po, has emphasized the critical need for de-escalation from both sides. This call for calm comes as online speculation has been widespread for over a week, suggesting the Ceuta crossing would reopen this Saturday, August 15th. However, authorities from both nations have officially announced new measures to prevent any further large-scale influx of migrants. This follows a significant incident in late July, where approximately 72,000 individuals entered Spain via Ceuta, with the vast majority subsequently returned to Morocco. These developments are a focal point in current African affairs and widely covered in English Africa news.
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