Ceuta crisis: Pedro Sánchez rules out involvement by Moroccan authorities
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ruled out any involvement by Moroccan authorities in the Ceuta crisis. The crossing has left at least 91 people dead according to official figures, while Moroccan NGOs put the death toll higher.
Pedro Sánchez has ruled out any involvement by Moroccan authorities in the Ceuta crisis, according to information reported by Le Monde. His position comes as the human toll from the crossing remains high.
An official death toll of at least 91
Official figures put the death toll at at least 91. Of the recorded victims, 80 people died in Spain and 11 on the Moroccan side.
NGOs report more victims
Moroccan non-governmental organisations have put the toll higher. They report at least 141 deaths and also say that dozens of people are missing.
These differing estimates underscore the scale of the tragedy linked to the crossing, as Spanish authorities reject the possibility of involvement by Moroccan authorities.
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