Morocco continues to serve as Europe’s gatekeeper, preventing illegal migration

Moroccan authorities have announced that in less than a year, the country has prevented over 45,000 illegal migrants from reaching Europe and dismantled 177 human trafficking networks.

The Moroccan Ministry of Interior recently stated that the pressure from illegal migration has increased this year. The country’s coast guard has also rescued around 11,000 migrants from drowning at sea over the past eight months.

Morocco, neighboring Spain, is a key transit point for African migrants aiming to enter Europe.