Spain's King Visits Ceuta Amid Morocco Tensions

· Politics · Spain · Morocco

King Felipe VI said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by Morocco. He and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta's Muslim cemetery on Tuesday, where most of more than 100 migrants who died in July's mass crossing into the enclave from Morocco were buried. The visit comes amid friction with Morocco after the border surge.

Why it matters：The royal visit underscores the sovereignty dispute over Spain's North African enclaves and migration tensions.

Key points

  • King Felipe said Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of Spain.
  • He visited a Muslim cemetery where migrants who died crossing were buried.
  • Morocco claims the territories.

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