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Spanish Legion displays Crucifixion replica in Melilla
Melilla, the occupied city, celebrated the founding of the Spanish Legion, which dates back to 1920 during the Rif War, with a ceremony including a military parade in which soldiers carried a solid mannequin of Christ "Cristo de Mena." This act reaffirms the religious symbolism linked to the military institution, associated with the colonial history and struggles in the region. These celebrations, held within the city near the Nador region, spark controversy within the Moroccan context, especially due to the sensitivity surrounding the presence of the Spanish military establishment and its religious rites. These rituals reflect old historical traditions that do not align with the current Moroccan-Spanish relations. The event embodies deep historical symbolism and traditions, even as the issues of Melilla and Ceuta remain active topics on the political and public discourse between Morocco and Spain.
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