Spain’s king visits Ceuta amid tensions with Morocco
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta months after more than 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco.
France 24 reports: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta months after more than 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco.
While most have returned, thousands remain. The visit has divided residents and risks reigniting diplomatic tensions with Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.
This world story centres on Morocco. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ceuta, Spain and King Felipe VI.
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- Ceuta, Spain, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia
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