What's behind the Ceuta migrant crisis?
The migration crisis on the Spanish-Moroccan border likely has its roots in a long-running conflict that lies in about 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles) away. DW explains what's behind it.
Celebrating 43 years of the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic in 2019
What is the crisis between Spain and Morocco about?
It's not entirely certain because Morocco hasn't made any clear statements on the matter. However, Morocco's minister for human rights, Mustapha Ramid, previously criticized Spain's behavior on Facebook, saying that the country was offering refuge to a group that had taken up arms against his country. Most likely, he meant Polisario Front leader, Brahim Ghali, who has been receiving medical treatment for COVID-19 in northern Spain since mid-April.