Spain and Morocco in diplomatic crisis

A diplomatic rift has deepened between Spain and Morocco after thousands of undocumented migrants attempted to enter Spanish territory in the northern African country.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021

The EU has expressed its support for Spain although the latest incident, one of thousands of attempts by migrants to enter European territory in recent years has served only to emphasize the porousness of the EU’s borders and a lack of unified EU action on migration.

Spain is a country on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. Capital city Madrid is home to the Royal Palace and Prado museum, housing works by European masters.

Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.