Spain: Government Sticks to Script on Melilla Massacre in Face of Mounting Evidence Disputing it – MPs Call for Marlaska to Resign, Spain and Morocco Continue Strengthening Relations
Despite mounting evidence challenging the government narrative on the Melilla massacre, Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska continues denying as MPs call for his resignation. ECRE member CEAR reminds the Spanish government of its international obligations as...
Spain: UN Experts Call for Accountability over Deadly Melilla Tragedy as Delegation of MPs is Confronted with New Details, Morocco Continue Crackdown on Migrants
NGOs and UN experts have called for investigations and accountability following new evidence revealed by BBC on the deadly tragedy at the Melilla border crossing separating Spain and Morocco. A delegation of Spanish MPs vising the area have been confronted with new...
Atlantic Route and Spain: Investigation of Melilla Tragedy Puts Spanish Government “Under Fire” as EU Beefs Up Cooperation with Morocco
An investigation published by BBC has challenged authorities version of events during the deadly Melilla tragedy and put the Spanish government “under fire” from NGOs and left-wing politicians. Meanwhile, EU and its Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) is beefing...