Morocco denies involvement in July Ceuta migrant rush

Moroccan authorities on Thursday rejected a Spanish police report that alleged their security forces were “totally permissive” during the mass migration surge into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta in July, stating there were “no facts” to substantiate any involvement. The statement marks the first official response from the kingdom to the accusations, which were prompted by a large‑scale crossing that overwhelmed the border in the summer.

The Moroccan ministry’s denial comes as Spain continues to investigate the incident, which prompted heightened security measures and diplomatic discussions between the two neighboring countries. While the exact number of migrants involved was not disclosed, the episode has intensified scrutiny of border‑control cooperation in the region. Moroccan officials emphasized the lack of evidence linking their forces to the event, and both governments indicated that further dialogue would be pursued to address the broader challenges of irregular migration.