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Sánchez attributes Ceuta crisis to misinformation and clears Morocco

The Spanish Prime Minister linked the July migration crisis to misinformation campaigns, exonerating Morocco from blame.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez blamed misinformation networks for the migration crisis that occurred in Ceuta in July. During a statement made on Monday, he claimed that the source of this misinformation comes from Moscow and Tel Aviv, dismissing any blame on Morocco for the situation.

Sánchez referred to the mass entry of individuals into Ceuta as an attack on Spain and the European Union. The Prime Minister characterized the crisis as a "hybrid attack" that involved not only Morocco but also countries like Israel and the United States.

He emphasized that this attack aimed to destabilize the situation in the region and that investigations into the causes and exact origins of the events of July 30 are still ongoing.

During his statements, Sánchez expressed the intention to maintain cooperation between Spain and Morocco, exonerating the Rabat government from responsibilities related to the migration crisis.

Furthermore, the Portuguese Prime Minister reiterated that collaboration between the two countries is essential for security in the area, highlighting that the nature of the events was exacerbated by misinformation.

The analysis of the situation and the search for appropriate solutions to prevent future migration crises remain a priority in discussions among European and Spanish leaders, as stated by Sánchez.

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