Spain: a Moroccan dies after a hunger strike

Speaking on the sidelines of the Sectoral Conference on Immigration held at the headquarters of her department, Elma Saiz said that an investigation was opened within the ministry as soon as she received the information about the young man’s death. "The protocols have been followed and for now, with total caution, we must wait for the results of the autopsy," the minister told Europa Press.

She added: "Of course, all efforts have been made to support his brother, also a migrant, who was in Barcelona. We transferred him to Madrid and offered him psychological support and made available to him everything he needs, as well as to his friends." Of Moroccan origin, the victim was staying in a public shelter in San Fernando de Henares (Madrid). According to the Ombudsman’s office, he did not suffer from any illness.