Morocco's Commitment to Addressing Irregular Migration

A Moroccan official stated on Monday that the issue of irregular migration represents a shared responsibility among all concerned parties, emphasizing that the kingdom has taken its share of this responsibility. This marked the second official statement from Rabat since the onset of mass migration towards the Spanish-administered city of Ceuta, following a press conference held by the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior on Sunday.

The official, who was not named in the report, asserted that Morocco has remained a sovereign, loyal, and responsible partner in combating irregular migration. He stressed that Morocco has never succumbed to pressure and has never acted out of coercion or under duress. This commitment reflects a strong national resolve to tackle the complexities of migration, which requires the involvement of all stakeholders in fulfilling their respective responsibilities.

The official reiterated that Morocco's commitment is evident in tangible results for all involved, even if some view these achievements as taken for granted, lacking an understanding of the significant progress that has been made. He highlighted that substantial human, technical, and financial resources have been mobilized for this purpose, and the collaboration between Morocco and the Spanish government is considered exemplary.

In reviewing the results of the efforts made, he reported that approximately 74,000 attempts at irregular migration were thwarted in 2025, compared to 79,000 in 2024. Additionally, 632 networks involved in irregular migration were dismantled during the same period, along with more than 32,000 successful rescue operations conducted at sea.

Furthermore, the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior announced on Sunday that around 40,000 individuals attempted to cross into Ceuta through irregular means, incidents that resulted in the tragic loss of 11 lives. The ministry confirmed that Moroccan authorities continue to verify the accuracy of information through cooperation channels with their Spanish counterparts.

As reported by elaph.com.