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Morocco World
5 days ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Spain's Interior Minister Blames Vox for Fueling Hate Against Migrants, Including Moroccans
Rabat – Spain's Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has officially pointed fingers at far-right party Vox, accusing it of inciting the recent wave of violence in southern Spain, particularly Torre Pacheco in southeastern Spain. Migrant communities, particularly Moroccans, were targeted following an assault incident against a Spanish retiree last week. Police in Spain have arrested eight suspects since Friday amid a wave of violence targeting North African immigrants, with two confirmed of committed the assault against the individual. Converging reports said the nest was fueled by the hate-filled rhetoric dissipated by the far-right. In an interview today with Cadena Ser radio, Marlaska said the arrests took place, noting that the majority, five of the eight, of those arrested for acts of violence are Spanish nationals. He added that an investigation is ongoing to determine the full scope of responsibility. The confirmation comes in contrast to misleading narratives targeting migrants, particularly Moroccans. Marlaska accused Vox of exacerbating the unrest in Torre Pacheco, noting that 'organized groups' are active to criminalize immigration instead of promoting coexistence and prosperity. He stressed that the events are not rooted in migrant related crime, but are instead the result of hate-fueled rhetoric by Vox and its affiliates. Pedro Angel Roca, the mayor of Torre Pacheco, also defended migrants, noting that there are families that have been living in the town for over 20 years, working in different sectors, including agriculture. Several new outlets circulated reports saying that tensions remain high in the region, documenting the attacks against North African immigrants, both on and offline. El País reported that far-right groups exploited the event, using social media to organize a 'hunt' against migrants from North Africa in the San Antonio neighborhood, which serves as home to a large Moroccan community. According to recent data from the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, the number of foreign workers affiliated with Spain's social security system reached a historic high in June, totaling 3,096,014 individuals. Moroccans remain the largest foreign community affiliated with Spanish social security, with 375,042 workers, ahead of Romanians, Colombians, and Italians.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Spain arrests eight after anti-migrant unrest
MADRID: Spanish police have arrested eight people in connection with rare anti-migrant unrest that rocked the town of Torre Pacheco over the weekend, the interior minister said on Monday. Three nights of violence erupted on Friday after a 68-year-old man told local media three youths of North African origin had beaten him up in the street. The southeastern town's mayor Pedro Angel Roca told Cadena SER radio that social media had created a 'breeding ground' for clashes that saw urban furniture broken and car windows smashed. Roca denounced 'groups coming trying to create violence', while Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told Cadena SER that law enforcement had intercepted various vehicles trying to enter the town with 'dangerous items' such as sticks. A far-right group named 'Deport Them Now' had posted a message online calling for attacks against people of North African origin. The authorities have arrested eight people, including two present during the attack on the elderly man whose role is being investigated, Marlaska said. The other six detainees, five Spaniards and one North African, were held for assault, damage and altercations, the central government's representative in the Murcia region, Mariola Guevara Cava, wrote on X. The Civil Guard has deployed 90 officers to quell the unrest and more would be sent 'until this concludes', Marlaska said. The Moroccan Association for the Integration of Immigrants said in a statement that 'threats, attacks and fear in the streets must end', demanding 'real protection for the affected people'. The mayor told state television channel TVE that 30 percent of the town's inhabitants were immigrants, mainly of Moroccan origin, the vast majority of whom were employed in seasonal farm work. 'These are people who have been living in the town for more than 20 years', he said. Moroccans are the most common nationality among Spain's foreign population, numbering more than 920,000 according to the latest official figures. – AFP
Local Spain
5 days ago
- Politics
- Local Spain
Spain arrests eight after anti-migrant unrest
Three nights of violence erupted on Friday after a 68-year-old man told local media three youths of North African origin had beaten him up in the street. The southeastern town's mayor Pedro Angel Roca told Cadena SER radio that social media had created a "breeding ground" for clashes that saw urban furniture broken and car windows smashed. Roca denounced "groups coming trying to create violence", while Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told Cadena SER that law enforcement had intercepted various vehicles trying to enter the town with "dangerous items" such as sticks. A far-right group named "Deport Them Now" had posted a message online calling for attacks against people of North African origin. The authorities have arrested eight people, including two present during the attack on the elderly man whose role is being investigated, Marlaska said. The other six detainees, five Spaniards and one North African, were held for assault, damage and altercations, the central government's representative in the Murcia region, Mariola Guevara Cava, wrote on X. The Civil Guard has deployed 90 officers to quell the unrest and more would be sent "until this concludes", Marlaska said. The Moroccan Association for the Integration of Immigrants said in a statement that "threats, attacks and fear in the streets must end", demanding "real protection for the affected people". The mayor told state television channel TVE that 30 percent of the town's inhabitants were immigrants, mainly of Moroccan origin, the vast majority of whom were employed in seasonal farm work. "These are people who have been living in the town for more than 20 years", he said. Moroccans are the most common nationality among Spain's foreign population, numbering more than 920,000 according to the latest official figures.
Iraqi News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Spanish Interior Minister arrives in Baghdad
Baghdad-INA Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska arrived in Baghdad today, Wednesday. An Iraqi News Agency (INA) correspondent reported that "Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska arrived in Baghdad today, Wednesday." He added that "Marlaska will meet with a number of Iraqi officials, including Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, to discuss joint cooperation."
