The Spanish government’s decision to detain Moroccan immigrants in a container at Trajal Beach in Spain and Ceuta has been met with criticisms from several parties.
In response to the backlash, the central Spanish government has justified the measure, stating that it has been in effect since the second half of 2021 and is intended to provide a safe space for migrants who are intercepted after carrying out irregular migration journeys.
The government said it provides the migrants with food, drink, dry clothes, and a medical examination by Red Cross employees.
They are also transferred to Ceuta University Hospital for treatment if necessary. The container, which has an area of twenty-eight cubic meters, is available for electricity connection, and there are several toilets available in the vicinity for use by the migrants concerned.
“No accident has occurred that threatens the safety of immigrants,” the statement said.
The Spanish government has praised what it described as Morocco’s active cooperation in receiving its citizens, noting that this cooperation has an indisputable effect, as it discourages the activity of Moroccan migrant smuggling networks. This has resulted in a decline in total irregular arrivals to Spain in 2022 by 25.6% compared to 2021.
During his appearance before members of the Spanish Congress in a plenary session, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed that Morocco is a “fundamental ally” of the Kingdom of Spain. He also expressed his conviction that the new framework for relations between the two countries is in the interest of Spain.
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