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Felipe VI’s planned visit to Ceuta and Melilla draws protests in Morocco
Spain’s King Felipe VI is set to visit Ceuta and Melilla for the first time in two decades.
Ahead of the visit, minority groups in Morocco have called for protests at the borders.
The planned trip has drawn attention because a previous royal visit to the two cities caused a diplomatic reaction.
In 2007, the announcement of King Juan Carlos I’s visit prompted Morocco to withdraw its ambassador from Madrid.
Morocco is now responding cautiously, according to the information available.
The protests are planned for the border areas.
No further steps after the planned protests are described.
Felipe VI’s planned visit to Ceuta and Melilla has prompted calls for protests in Morocco.
The visit would be the first by a Spanish king to the two cities in two decades.
Minority sectors have called for protests at the borders against the king’s presence.
The announcement of Juan Carlos I’s visit in 2007 led Morocco to withdraw its ambassador from Madrid.
- Who
- Felipe VI is expected to visit. Minority sectors in Morocco have called for protests.
- What
- A planned royal visit to Ceuta and Melilla has drawn protests.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Ceuta and Melilla, with protests called at the borders in Morocco.
- Why
- The protests are against Felipe VI’s presence.
Moroccan protest organisers
Felipe VI’s planned visit
Reason for protest
Moroccan protest organisers
They have called for protests against the king’s presence.
Felipe VI’s planned visit
The visit is planned, but the sources do not state the king’s reasons.
The announcement of Juan Carlos I’s visit prompted Morocco to withdraw its ambassador from Madrid.
The planned visit by Felipe VI to Ceuta and Melilla was announced.
Minority sectors in Morocco called for protests at the borders.
- Planned visitor
- Felipe VI
- Destinations
- Ceuta and Melilla
- First royal visit in two decades
- A Spanish king’s visit to the two cities
- Earlier visit
- Juan Carlos I in 2007
- Morocco’s response in 2007
- Withdrew its ambassador from Madrid
Sources
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