A video posted on social media purports to show members of the Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie standing by as trucks of young people disembark near the border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, during the latest wave of mass migrant crossings.
The footage, which has not yet been independently verified, has sparked reactions and questions about how the situation on the Moroccan side of the border was managed.
The crisis in Ceuta has caused alarm in Spain, as thousands of people attempted to enter Spanish territory by crossing border barriers or swimming towards the enclave's shores.
Due to the large influx, Madrid mobilized the armed forces to help the police and local authorities control the situation. Military units, naval patrols and air support were deployed to the area.
Spanish authorities have reported casualties during border crossing attempts, while reception centers for migrants have faced overload.
The incident has heightened political tensions in Spain, with the opposition demanding an explanation from the government over its handling of the crisis. Meanwhile, analysts have raised the possibility that Morocco's easing of controls is linked to diplomatic disputes and developments between the two countries.
The Spanish government has stated that it continues to cooperate with Moroccan authorities on border control and curbing illegal migration. /Telegraph/
