According to reports, a social media post declares that the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the North African coast is and always will be Spanish territory. The claim counters statements from Moroccan sources who have described Ceuta as under Spanish occupation.
The post, which circulated on Sunday, asserts that Ceuta is and will remain Spanish territory. Ceuta is a Spanish autonomous city and enclave on the North African coast, bordering Morocco. The Zioneer's topic page on Ceuta describes the city as a critical frontier for European migration policy and a recurring flashpoint in Spanish-Moroccan diplomatic relations. On July 31, The Zioneer reported that a Moroccan government source told ynet that many in Morocco view Ceuta as under Spanish occupation. The new statement is not attributed to any official source and its provenance is unclear.
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