This attempt killed at least 23 migrants and caused a fierce skirmish between Moroccan security forces and the Spanish border guard. Moroccan officials said the dead were the result of unrequited love after they called stampede and immigrants who fell from high fences. The kingdom has sued 65 migrants (mainly Sudanese) for organizing crossroads, attacking security forces, and setting fire in the forest. “Moroccan security forces responded by defeating tear gas and rubber bullets. After the deal, Moroccan security forces cracked down on immigrant camps near Melilla, said Omar Naji, Moroccan rights watchdog AMDH in Nador, near Melilla.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2022 22:27 UTC