SJME Denounces Discrimination in Spanish Migrant Detention System

SJME Denounces Discrimination in Spanish Migrant Detention System

In its annual report on migrant detention in 2018 entitled “Discriminación De Origen”, the Servicio Jesuita A Migrantes in Spain (SJME) denounces the discriminatory treatment of people because of their nationality and calls for abolishing migrant detention centres....
Situation Worsens for Migrants on Western Mediterranean Route

Situation Worsens for Migrants on Western Mediterranean Route

The NGO Watch the Med Alarm Phone warns of police violence and unlawful arbitrary repression of migrants in Morocco and increasingly dangerous crossings to Spain. The organisation links the developments to Morocco’s role as Spain’s and the EUs “watchdog at the...
52 People Jump Fence into Melilla while 40 Arrested

52 People Jump Fence into Melilla while 40 Arrested

On 12 May 52 people jumped the border fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla. Another 40 attempted but were arrested by Moroccan authorities. In the early morning around 100 people of sub-Saharan origin attempted to climb the fence into Melilla,...
EU Report Links Drop in Arrivals to Spanish Moroccan Cooperation

EU Report Links Drop in Arrivals to Spanish Moroccan Cooperation

According to an internal EU report obtained by The Associated Press Spain’s cooperation with Moroccan authorities contributed to a significant decrease in arrivals of migrants and refugees in Spain. NGOs raise concern about human rights violations. Intensified...