Spain’s Sanchez says no ‘solid proof’ that Morocco planned Ceuta crisis

**Spanish Prime Minister Rejects Claims of Moroccan Involvement in Ceuta Migrant Surge**

*Madrid, 3 September 2026* – In a session of the Spanish Congress, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told lawmakers that there is no “solid proof” that the Moroccan government planned the recent influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Sanchez’s comments came after large‑scale demonstrations across Spain, where tens of thousands of people protested his handling of the situation.

Sanchez described the events in Ceuta as both a humanitarian crisis and an administrative challenge for the Spanish authorities. He rejected the conclusions of a police report that appeared to assign responsibility to Morocco, stating that the evidence presented does not substantiate the allegation of a coordinated plan by the North African state.

The protests, which took place in several cities on 2 September, reflected public frustration over the surge of migrants arriving by sea and overland into Ceuta, a Spanish territory bordering Morocco. Demonstrators called for a clearer response from the government and for measures to address the underlying causes of the migration flow.

The police report, released earlier this week, suggested that Moroccan officials may have facilitated the arrival of migrants, but it did not provide conclusive documentation to support that claim. Sanchez emphasized that, while Spain continues to cooperate with Morocco on migration management, any accusations must be based on verifiable evidence.

France 24 correspondent Sarah Morris reported from Madrid on the prime minister’s remarks. No further details were provided regarding the contents of the police report or any ongoing investigations.

The Spanish government has indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation in Ceuta and work with its European partners to address the broader migration challenges affecting the region.

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