Melilla border fence

The Melilla border fence is a separation barrier between Morocco and Spanish controlled Melilla. Constructed by Spain, its stated purpose is to stop illegal immigration and smuggling.

The 6 mile razor wire barrier cost Spain $35 million to construct. It consists of 6 miles of parallel 10-foot fences topped with barbed wire, with regular watchposts and a road running betweem them to accomodate police patrols. Underground cables connect spotlights, noise and movement sensors, and video cameras to a central control booth.

Morocco has objected to the construction of the barrier, as it considers Melilla to be occupied Moroccan land, and has sought full devolution of the territory since 1975.

See also

• Ceuta border fence
• Separation barrier

External Links

• Spain: Building Border Fence
• Africans dream of Europe in Spain
• Attacking The New Border Wars
• A Childhood Lost in the Cracks of Europe's Border