ADVERTISEMENTMost have been sent straight back by the Spanish authorities, who have been angered by the blind eye turned by Moroccan border guards as the youngsters streamed across to the tiny enclave of 84,000 people. Abdellah, 16, was sent back to Morocco by the Spanish authorities on Tuesday. “One day, I’ll try my luck again and I’ll make it.”Others travelled to Fnideq from further afield after hearing news of this week’s mass crossing. He was deeply critical of the treatment of the youths by both the Spanish and Moroccan governments. “The Moroccan authorities used them to put pressure on Spain for political purposes.”His allegation against the Moroccan authorities has been echoed by the Spanish government.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 21, 2021 18:56 UTC