Criticism in Melilla over Inza's centennial celebration highlights rural residents' concerns

Organizing an event in Melilla, occupied territory, to commemorate the centenary of the landing in Al Hoceima has sparked widespread controversy. The "Nueva Melilla" Party considered that the event overly emphasizes the military aspect and neglects the colonial dimensions and the suffering experienced by the Rif inhabitants during the Rif War, which resulted in thousands of victims and involved the Spanish army's use of chemical weapons. The party called for a balanced interpretation of history, involving historians and researchers who reflect all facets of the events. They emphasized that the memory of the landing should be approached with sensitivity due to its deep impact on the collective memory of the people.