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Why is the UK not talking about the Melilla incident?
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Why is the UK not talking about the treatment of African migrants in Melilla?
It is their duty to get involved and protect and serve the people that need it most
Why it was rejected
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The Government has responded to a parliamentary question about this incident, and said that senior officials at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have spoken to the relevant authorities in Spain and Morocco regarding the incident, and that the Government welcomes the decision of both authorities to carry out investigations: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-06-29/27716
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
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The Government has responded to a parliamentary question about this incident, and said that senior officials at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have spoken to the relevant authorities in Spain and Morocco regarding the incident, and that the Government welcomes the decision of both authorities to carry out investigations: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-06-29/27716
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jul 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jul 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.