فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Security authorities in the occupied city of Melilla, in coordination with their Moroccan counterparts, are preparing to implement stringent security measures in anticipation of the New Year’s holiday to counter potential attempts at irregular migration.
These measures include reinforcing border checkpoints and deploying more security personnel along the fence separating the two countries, aiming to reduce mass intrusion attempts. The security tightening also involves conducting joint day and night patrols to monitor suspicious movements in the border area.
These steps come as part of ongoing efforts to address the phenomenon of irregular migration, with Moroccan authorities having thwarted migration attempts by nearly 45,000 individuals since the beginning of 2024. These measures aim to clamp down on organized networks facilitating irregular migration, which often exploit holiday periods and special occasions to carry out infiltration attempts.
It’s worth noting that Morocco faces increasing pressure in the field of migration, resulting from instability in the Sahel region and the vulnerability of borders to penetration. The intensified monitoring of Morocco’s northern borders has led to an increase in the number of migrants attempting more dangerous routes, such as crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the Canary Islands.
Despite the effectiveness of security measures, experts point out that security solutions alone will not be sufficient to curb the phenomenon of irregular migration. There is a need to address the root causes of migration and work on improving economic and social conditions in countries of origin, in addition to enhancing international cooperation in migration management.
In conclusion, these tightened security measures reflect the ongoing challenges faced by the region in the field of irregular migration and underscore the importance of continued coordination between Morocco and Spain in addressing this complex phenomenon.
