Ouahbi asserts Morocco’s sovereignty claim over Ceuta and Melilla remains ‘on the table,’ sparking backlash in Spain
Morocco’s Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi emphasized on Tuesday that the sovereignty issue over Ceuta and Melilla remains on the table for Morocco and that Rabat continues to bring it up whenever it meets with the Spanish side.
“We are still holding on to our land,” Ouahbi stressed during an interview with Asharq News, noting that Morocco is handling the issue with patience and seeks to resolve it through dialogue.
His remarks drew strong reactions from Spanish media and social media users, who described the issue as one of the most sensitive points in Morocco-Spain relations.
The outlet noted that the series of statements appears to be part of a broader political strategy, rather than just a series of interviews.
The outlet reported that Marlaska avoided getting involved in the controversy and instead praised Morocco’s cooperation on migration control, stressing that the kingdom is a reliable partner for both Spain and the European Union.
It said, “Moroccan lobbyists have succeeded in establishing this view among some prominent MAGA figures, including former Pentagon official and researcher Michael Rubin, who called on Trump in March to recognize Ceuta and Melilla as occupied Moroccan territories.”
The reactions to the Moroccan justice minister’s remarks were even stronger on social media.
Ouhbi’s remarks came following the late-July crisis, when thousands of Moroccans crossed into the occupied city of Ceuta, overwhelming border security forces and leaving dozens of people dead in the waters surrounding the enclave.
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