Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco is behind immigration surge

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Monday there is no evidence that Morocco is behind 80,000 migrants crossing into Ceuta in July.

Tensions have been high in Ceuta since at least 60,000 people crossed over in July, triggering a Europe-wide migrant alert.

Tensions have been high in Ceuta since at least 60,000 people crossed over in July, triggering a Europe-wide migrant alert.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Monday a rush of migrants to the enclave of Ceuta a month ago was still under investigation, though he ruled out any responsibility on the part of Moroccan authorities.

The prime minister said "no intelligence service with which the Spanish government normally cooperates" suggested "any involvement in one way or anothe

No evidence Morocco was behind Ceuta surge, says Sánchez  euractiv.com

Last week, Spain asked the European Commission for the support from Frontex and Europol to assist with the screening of migrants who are staying irregularly in Ceuta, according to several Spanish media outlets.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said a rush of migrants to the enclave of Ceuta a month ago was still under investigation, while denouncing "fake information" spread by the "ultra-right".