Moroccan migrant boat arrives on Spanish coast as migration continues across Mediterranean

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

Heba Press – Muhammad Zariyouh

Monday, December 30 evening, the town of Carchona, in the province of Granada in Spain, witnessed the arrival of a boat carrying 30 Moroccan immigrants, an incident which highlights the persistent phenomenon of illegal immigration to across the Mediterranean.

The boat, known locally as “Phantom”, set off from the shores of the town of Nador, one of the most important departure points for these risky journeys.

According to informed sources of Heba Press, the migrants arrived on the Spanish coast in good health, without any injuries or emergency cases recorded.

Upon their arrival, the Spanish authorities intervened to provide them with primary health care and the necessary first aid, before transferring them to a temporary accommodation center, where they are cared for according to established legal procedures.

This incident occurs in the context of a continued escalation of the phenomenon of illegal immigration from Morocco to Europe, motivated by the difficult economic and social conditions from which many young people suffer.

Despite the great risks that accompany these journeys, small boats remain the most preferred choice for those seeking a better life.

The beaches of Nador and its surroundings are considered a main starting point for these attempts, taking advantage of the geographical proximity to the Spanish coast.

With the growing number of migrants, authorities in both countries face growing challenges to reduce this phenomenon and ensure the safety of lives at sea.