Spanish Government Addresses Rising Sexual Assaults and Migrant Expulsions in Ceuta
The administration announced a new multidisciplinary unit to protect women and girls affected by the migratory crisis in Ceuta. This initiative follows a sharp increase in sexual assaults, with 23 cases recorded since the mass influx of migrants at the end of July. Of these cases, five involved rape and nine victims were minors between the ages of 14 and 17. Security forces have expelled more than 200 migrants who were detained for criminal offenses, including three individuals with previous records linked to jihadism. The administration also confirmed that thousands of migrants remain in the city, with many concentrated around the Loma Colmenar area due to the temporary accommodation facility reaching capacity. Minister of Equality Ana Redondo defended the government's actions, stating that responsibility for an aggression lies with the perpetrator rather than the entire migrant population. Meanwhile, the administration has implemented additional security around schools to ensure the new academic year begins with normality. The government continues to coordinate with Morocco to manage the repatriations and family reunifications.