Spanish PM says no evidence Morocco aided Ceuta border breach

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended Morocco on Thursday, asserting that there is “no evidence whatsoever” that Moroccan authorities planned or facilitated a large‑scale breach of the border with Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Sánchez made the statement during a parliamentary session, responding to a police report commissioned by a judge that has been widely cited in the media. The report alleges that Moroccan border forces actively assisted roughly 70,000 individuals in crossing into Ceuta in late July, a claim that has heightened diplomatic tensions between Madrid and Rabat.

The prime minister’s remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of the incident, which has raised concerns over migration flows and security in the region. While Spanish officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged mass crossing, Sánchez emphasized the lack of concrete proof linking Moroccan officials to the operation. He urged both countries to maintain cooperation on border management and to focus on factual findings as the inquiry proceeds.