When Spanish politicians start yapping on about Gibraltar, the correct response is to remind them about Melilla, Ceuta and the Perejil Islands.
Here's the funny bit:
Daybreak in the Spanish north African enclave of Melilla revealed a headache for Spanish police, as around 100 illegal migrants had climbed onto the territory’s security barrier.
They evaded Moroccan security to climb the fence in the dark, but as the sun came up they were caught on the wire in full view of the Spanish police. With the deterioration in security in places like Mali and Southern Sudan more refugees are making their way to Spain’s African territories, as once there they can gain right of entry to the EU.
Although illegal under the Geneva Convention, the Spanish are working with the Moroccans to make sure most are sent back.
Fair play though, at least the Spanish don't just give them a through ticket to Calais.
UPDATE: I've just noticed this is the 10,000th post on this blog.
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