Melilla

Spain

Spain's government under growing pressure over Melilla migrant tragedy

At least 23 migrants died while trying to cross the Moroccan border to the Spanish enclave in June.

08/11/2022

Morocco

Moroccan court sentences 33 migrants to prison over Mellila crossing

The trial is centred on the deadliest-ever crossing attempt between Morocco and Spanish enclaves.

19/07/2022

Europe Decoded

Does NATO's collective defence apply to Ceuta and Melilla?

The two Spanish enclaves are the only territory the alliance has on the African continent.

05/07/2022

Spain

Thousands protest in Spain over Morocco migrant deaths

Thousands protest in Spain over Morocco migrant deaths

03/07/2022

Europe Decoded

Melilla massacre prompts international calls for investigation

MEPs, the African Union and an UN committee have demanded a prompt inquiry into the fatal border crossing.

30/06/2022

Spain

Spain's Pedro Sánchez blames traffickers for Melilla migrant deaths

The Spanish prime minister condemned last week's crossing from Morocco, which led to the deaths of 23 migrants, as "an attack on Spain's borders".

28/06/2022

Spain

Outcry after over 20 migrants die trying to reach Melilla from Morocco

Spanish and Moroccan human rights groups have called for an inquiry after more than 20 migrants died when around 2,000 people tried to cross the border.

24/06/2022

Spain

Spain-Morocco land borders reopen for the first time in two years

The European Union's only land border with Africa had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a diplomatic crisis between Madrid and Rabat.

17/05/2022

Spain

Hundreds of migrants attempt to enter the Spanish enclave of Melilla

The attempted crossings came just days after 871 people successfully crossed from Morocco.

08/03/2022

Spain

Hundreds of migrants push across border to Spanish enclave of Melilla

Around 350 people successfully climbed the border fence on Thursday after a record crossing attempt on Wednesday.

02/03/2022

Spain

More than 200 migrants climb fence to enter Spanish enclave of Melilla

Spanish authorities said it constitutes one of the largest arrivals in recent years.

22/07/2021

World

Court says Spain was right to deport migrants immediately

The European Court of Human Rights has backed Spain’s immediate deportation of two African migrants who tried to enter one of its African enclaves.

13/02/2020

Spain

Migrants in mattresses in bid to cross Spanish border | #TheCube

The migrants were found by the Spanish Civil Guard and were later transferred to a temporary centre for immigrants in Melilla to await their fate.

02/01/2019