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Africa: North |
Morocco Defends Use of Force on Africans |
2005-10-11 |
![]() Morocco has been criticized for its handling of attempts by thousands of Africans to rush razor-wire fences protecting the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. At least a dozen migrants have been killed. Benabdallah said Morocco is in a no-win situation. Previously it was criticized for not doing enough to stem African immigration. "Then, when we used other means, including force, we created some humanitarian problems. It is not possible to fight this problem without causing humanitarian problems," he said. His comments came as Morocco began deporting migrants, starting with a flight carrying 140 Senegalese back to Dakar. More than 900 Senegalese and Malians were to be sent home Monday and Tuesday. |
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