Ad
The Spanish enclaves are entirely encircled by Morocco (Photo: European Commission)

Amnesty criticises Spain over Melilla

The human rights organisation Amnesty International has criticised Spain for returning immigrants to Africa.

"It would be a fatal decision that Spain opts out of obligations to the Geneva Convention on protection of refugees", said Wolfgang Grenz of Amnesty International, according to German daily Berliner Zeitung.

Over the past week, thousands of Sub-Saharan immigrants have stormed the fences surrounding the Spanish enclaves Mellilla and Ceuta in Morocco in the hope of making it ...

To read this story, log in or subscribe

Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.

Already a member? Login
The Spanish enclaves are entirely encircled by Morocco (Photo: European Commission)

Tags

Ad
Ad
Ad

Latest News