Prosecutors have said sexual assaults are occurring almost every day in Ceuta, the Spanish exclave on the border with Morocco, as thousands of migrants remain in the territory.
The warning comes after a large movement of people into the exclave, with most migrants reported to have returned to neighbouring Morocco. However, as many as 5,000 people are still said to be in Ceuta.
Ceuta’s position as Spanish territory adjoining Morocco makes it a focal point for migration into Europe. The continued presence of thousands of migrants has placed renewed attention on conditions inside the exclave and the risks faced by people there.
The most serious concern raised in the supplied material is the statement from prosecutors that sexual assaults are happening with near-daily frequency. No further details have been provided about the number of cases, the identities of victims or suspects, or any prosecutions linked to the allegations.
The latest known situation is that many migrants have left Ceuta for Morocco, while up to 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave. Prosecutors’ comments indicate that sexual violence remains an ongoing concern there.
