Spanish security scrutinize social media in Ceuta

Spanish authorities are heading towards a state of security and legislative alert to monitor calls on social media platforms encouraging demonstrations in Morocco demanding the "liberation of Ceuta and Melilla." This comes in conjunction with Morocco’s upcoming elections, amid fears that these calls could be exploited to facilitate new flows of migrants toward the Spanish cities following the wave of migration the city experienced in July, which saw the number of migrants exceed 72,000. Spanish security agencies consider these calls—attributed by certain actors to fueling tension and media escalation—a threat to regional stability, especially given the observed incitement for large demonstrations in Rabat near the Spanish embassy. The Spanish Prime Minister affirmed that Ceuta and Melilla are “Spanish cities forever,” responding to Moroccan statements regarding the two cities and emphasizing the importance of diplomatic relations, while rejecting any statements that threaten the understanding and stability between the two countries.

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