Moroccan National Human Rights Council Reports Allegations of Abuse by Spanish Authorities
The Moroccan National Human Rights Council has raised serious accusations against the Spanish law enforcement agencies, claiming that they assaulted illegal immigrants in Ceuta when there were no cameras present. This allegation comes in the wake of an incident on July 30, during which numerous migrants entered the city from Morocco. In a report published on August 6, the council, which operates under the auspices of the Rabat government, documented multiple accounts of mistreatment and physical aggression allegedly perpetrated by Spanish security forces against these migrants.
The report outlines that these individuals, who swam or walked into Ceuta, were subjected to abusive treatment while they roamed the streets for over a day. The monitoring team gathered consistent testimonies from various sources indicating that these abuses occurred during moments when surveillance was absent. The nine-page report explicitly states that these allegations of maltreatment and physical assault were perpetrated by members of the Spanish security forces in the absence of witnesses or recording devices.
As tensions continue to rise over migration issues in this region, such claims highlight the ongoing challenges faced by both the migrants and the authorities. The situation remains precarious as families in Ceuta express their fears about the safety of their children amidst these reported incidents, leading some to relocate their minors to the mainland in search of safety.
As reported by abc.es.
