Teen in Spanish care in Ceuta says he was beaten and expelled to Morocco
A 16-year-old boy under protection in Ceuta and holding residence documents says he was beaten and sent back to Morocco. Deputy Enrique Santiago is demanding explanations from the Spanish government and calling for the teenager to be allowed to return.
The Izquierda Unida parliamentarian submitted his questions to the Interior and Defence ministries on 1 October. Among other things, he is asking what measures are planned to allow the boy to return to Spain, according to the party statement.
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The case was reported by Cadena SER, which met the teenager in northern Morocco and reviewed his documents. Identified by the assumed first name Ahmed, he had been living in a protection centre in Ceuta.
According to his account, soldiers and then Guardia Civil officers prevented him from contacting his educators to prove his status. He says he was beaten before being forced to cross the border on the night of 10 to 11 September.
Footage sought to identify officers
The Raíces Foundation has taken the case to court to secure his return. Its lawyers denounce his removal without a formal repatriation procedure or notification of a decision to the minor.
Enrique Santiago is also seeking footage from the Tarajal cameras to identify the soldiers or Civil Guards who may have been involved. He has asked both ministries whether they knew about this case and other alleged expulsions.
The deputy is also asking the Interior Ministry to specify how many expulsions have taken place since 30 July. The teenager’s case is part of a broader demand for explanations about the practices of Spanish forces in Ceuta.
