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Spain is intending to expel migrants violently forcing their way into its two North African enclaves, reported Europa Press on Tuesday. The idea was voiced on the same day by the Spanish central government's deputy in Ceuta Salvadora Mateos.
Speaking to media, the politician said that «foreigners who enter the Spanish territory in a ‘violent’ way will be sent back to Morocco, just like the 116 migrants expelled on August the 22nd». Mateos stressed that «those who come attack us will be treated the same», referring to a bunch of migrants who threw lime and acid at border guards in Ceuta.
«We will not allow violence near our borders with Morocco, the members of the Civil Guard are just doing their job», argued the official.
Mateos’ statement comes as Spain brought back last week an agreement signed with Morocco 26 years ago, expelling 116 migrants who entered Ceuta through its Morocco borders. Spain has been struggling with the issue of migration especially that the number of migrants reaching the country through Morocco grew significantly in the last couple of months.
A new migration plan
To face the problem, the Spanish government is planning to consider expelling undocumented migrants that entered its soil. Speaking to governmental sources, Spanish newspaper OK Diario said on Wednesday that the Pedro Sanchez’ cabinet is working on a new «plan for migration».
«The government’s objective is to overcome obstacles hindering the expulsion of illegal migrants to their countries of origin», explained the same source. Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell is expected to be in charge of the new project, added the newspaper.
The plan Spain is implementing is also aiming to amend the 1992 agreement signed with the Moroccan government. The latter can’t ensure the expulsion of migrants if Morocco says no.
Well-informed sources told Ok Diario that Spain’s plan remains a complicated a project, knowing that the country is currently facing significant migration flows.
For the record, 3,800 migrants have made it to Spain through Moroccan borders this year, says Reuters quoting the U.N. refugee agency.
