Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status
Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain’s territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.
Al Jazeera English reports: Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain’s territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.
This world story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Sebta, Felipe VI and Ceuta.
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- Spain · Europe
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- Sebta, Felipe VI, Ceuta, Melilla
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- World
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