Melilla crisis impacts Morocco as Switzerland expels migrants

Switzerland's authorities have decided to deport Moroccan nationals residing illegally within its borders, amidst the escalating migration crisis that occurred in the Spanish city of Ceuta last year. The crisis was marked by thousands of undocumented migrants clashing at the border from Moroccan territory, accompanied by worsening identification procedures and increased deportation efforts. The Swiss government confirmed that scheduled flights to Morocco will take place in the coming weeks, with an expected rise in deportations. This move comes amid criticism of the Moroccan government's stance, which is accused of delaying the repatriation of minors involved in criminal activities. This development follows the entry of more than 60,000 Moroccan migrants into Ceuta in July, with dozens losing their lives attempting to breach the border. The situation has reached an unprecedented level of a migration crisis, with Rabat being accused of using the migration issue as a political pressure tool.

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