Moroccan Official Claimed Morocco Warned Spain That a Spanish Supreme Court Ruling on 8 July, Which Eased Immediate Removals for Migrants

Separately, a senior Moroccan official claimed Morocco warned Spain that a Spanish Supreme Court ruling on 8 July, which eased immediate removals for migrants arriving by sea, would create a problem, per. The official, speaking anonymously, said Morocco engaged Spain around 22-23 July and that the ruling did cause issues, while rejecting blame and noting Moroccan forces could no longer confront migrants at a certain point. Madrid has accused criminal gangs of spreading misinformation about the ruling.