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Morocco strengthens controls in Ceuta and Melilla ahead of mass gatherings
Moroccan authorities are increasing their control measures in Ceuta and Melilla due to new calls for mass access this weekend.
Moroccan authorities have intensified controls in the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. This measure comes in response to announcements of mass access to these locations scheduled for next weekend.
The initiatives for mass access arise from the context of migration and aim to gather groups attempting to reach Europe via the borders of North Africa.