Legal authorities in Ceuta have reported a sharp rise in sexual violence following a massive influx of migrants into the Spanish North African territory. Chief Prosecutor Silvia Rojas stated that 23 sexual assaults have been documented since the end of July, a figure that averages to nearly one incident per day. Among the victims, nine are children.
The surge in violence follows a period in late July when approximately 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the exclave. While the majority have since departed, an estimated 5,000 individuals remain, including between 1,400 and 1,600 minors. Rojas noted that migrant girls are at particular risk due to their irregular status, adding that many incidents go unreported because victims fear the consequences of their situation.
The ongoing crisis has strained local resources and sparked tensions between residents and migrants. In response, the Spanish government has approved a multi-million euro aid package intended to bolster essential services and care for unaccompanied minors. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has faced significant political pressure regarding his administration's handling of the situation, with opposition figures criticizing his approach to both the border management and diplomatic relations with Morocco.
The Prime Minister has publicly dismissed claims of Moroccan state involvement in the border surge, instead pointing to the influence of disinformation campaigns on social media. These allegations, which suggested involvement from Russia and Israel, have been denied by both nations. Meanwhile, local officials and business leaders in Ceuta continue to express frustration over the lack of a clear government strategy for processing the remaining migrants.
Source: BBC News
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