The attempt led to the deaths of at least 23 migrants and triggered violent skirmishes with Moroccan security forces and Spanish border guards. The Kingdom is suing 65 migrants, mostly Sudanese, on charges including organising the crossing, attacking security forces and committing arson in forests. "Moroccan security responded by beating and using tear gas and rubber bullets. After the deal, said Omar Naji of Moroccan rights watchdog, AMDH, in Nador near Melilla, a crackdown by Moroccan security on migrant camps near Melilla had intensified. Mousa said Moroccan forces had destroyed the shelters where migrants live rough in the forests "and our food".

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2022 23:10 UTC