The PP of Melilla has censured "for despicable, unacceptable, and lacking any foundation" the words of the Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, in which he questioned Spain's sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, as well as "any action that dialectically or through facts seeks to question or undermine national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Spain." In this same sense, it includes the statements of the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, made last night before King Mohamed VI during an event for the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad at the Royal Palace of Rabat.
These considerations are included in the motion approved this Tuesday in the Presidency Commission, which Europa Press has accessed, presented by the Popular Parliamentary Group led by the Melilla president, Juan José Imbroda, "in support of Ceuta, in defense of the Spanish sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla and to demand the Government of Spain the adoption of extraordinary measures in light of the serious events that occurred in Ceuta" and which will be raised at the next Plenary of the Assembly.
The text, offered to all groups represented in the local Chamber (Coalition for Melilla, PSOE, Vox, and Mixed Group), proposes "to recognize and solemnly reaffirm the unbreakable belonging of Ceuta and Melilla to Spain, based on history, law, our constitutional and democratic order, and, unequivocally, on the free and manifest will of its citizens."
Among the points submitted for voting, the Assembly of Melilla would express its "firm support, solidarity, and closeness" to Ceuta, its institutions, and its population after the recent events, as well as its commitment to the protection of their security, coexistence, and respect for rights and freedoms.
The PP requests the central Executive to maintain in Ceuta "all resources, means, and capacities of the State" that are necessary until normality is fully restored, security and public order are reestablished, and the full exercise of fundamental rights is ensured.
Claim for immediate refunds and border control
At the same time, the motion urges the Government to identify those who have entered irregularly into Spanish territory during the incidents that occurred in Ceuta and to proceed "immediately" with their return to Morocco if they do not meet the requirements to remain in Spain, applying the individualized procedures provided for in the legislation and resorting to the instruments of bilateral cooperation and the European Union.
The document also demands that the State effectively assume its competencies in border control, immigration, security, and foreign policy, avoiding transferring to the Autonomous City of Ceuta responsibilities that are the responsibility of the central Government.
Furthermore, it is proposed that the Spanish Executive demand from Morocco the actual fulfillment of its obligations for collaboration in border surveillance, combating irregular immigration, and readmission and return of both its nationals and the persons whose return is covered by the regulations.
The PP of Melilla also proposes to permanently reinforce the protection and surveillance of the borders of Ceuta and Melilla through the deployment of human, material, technological, and operational resources that allow for the prevention of new episodes of massive irregular entries.
Another section urges the Government to promote before the community institutions the stable and continuous presence of Frontex in Ceuta and Melilla, equipped with specialized personnel, technical equipment, and operational means suitable for the particularities of these borders, and always in coordination with the Spanish authorities.
The motion also incorporates an express recognition of the State Security Forces and Corps, the Armed Forces, the Local Police, emergency services, and public personnel who have acted in Ceuta, as well as those who served in Melilla during the last episodes of migratory pressure at the fence.
Final call for unity in defense of sovereignty
The text concludes with a solemn declaration on the "undeniable Spanish sovereignty" of Ceuta and Melilla, which are described as an inseparable part of Spain, of its territorial integrity, and of its "common project as a Nation."
The PP emphasizes that the protection of both cities is an "unrenounceable" obligation of the Government of Spain and of all state institutions.
Once it receives the approval of the Plenary, the initiative will be sent to the Presidency of the Government, to the ministries of the Interior, Foreign Affairs and Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations, to the Presidencies of the Congress and the Senate, and to the Presidency of the Autonomous City of Ceuta.
Finally, the document includes a call "for the unity of all Melillenses and Ceutíes" to jointly defend "our dignity, our security, our territorial integrity and our character as Spanish and European cities."