Spain probes Moroccan minor return
Human rights reports have revealed that Spanish authorities illegally repatriated a 16-year-old Moroccan minor from Ceuta to Morocco without following proper legal procedures. The minor had been living in the city for approximately two years under the care of child protection agencies and possessed valid residence documents valid until December 2026. The incident occurred on the night of September 10th to 11th, when members of the Spanish armed forces stopped the minor near the port. They claimed he attempted to inform them that he was a minor under guardianship, but he was later transferred to the Tarajal border crossing and handed over to Moroccan authorities without any administrative procedures or legal hearings. This raises human rights concerns over violations of the child's rights and the legality of the deportation process. The rights organization "Raissis" found that the operation was conducted unofficially and called for the reversal of the decision to repatriate the minor and his return to his legal status in Ceuta. They also warned of similar cases of deportation involving migrants through the same crossing, amid increasing scrutiny of the practices of Spanish authorities in the city.
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