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Spanish soldiers accused of beating Moroccan migrants in Ceuta camps

Multiple Moroccan migrants say they were beaten by Spanish soldiers in Ceuta after the defence ministry received dozens of complaints.

In Ceuta's Trampolín settlement, several Moroccan migrants allege they were violently attacked by Spanish soldiers, with video evidence showing kicks and baton strikes. The Ministry of Defence confirmed it had received dozens of such allegations weeks earlier but only referred them to the prosecutor's office after external pressure increased. Ahmed, one of the complainants, says seven soldiers detained him, made him kneel, and beat him on a beach for roughly thirty minutes, leaving him bruised and unable to walk properly.

Medical examinations by Médicos del Mundo and a university hospital documented contusions and injuries consistent with baton blows. Additional accounts describe other migrants being dragged, struck, and left injured on the sand. The victims are attempting to file legal complaints, though they face obstacles such as missing identification documents and fear of reprisals.

Why it matters

The allegations raise serious concerns about military conduct and accountability in a European border zone.

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