Spain's Public Prosecutor's Office recorded 23 sexual assaults in Ceuta since the mass arrival of migrants to the autonomous city on July 30. Authorities confirm that nine of the victims are minors.
The crimes are believed to have occurred after the entry of thousands of people who crossed the border en masse at the end of July. Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city in North Africa, has been the scene of recurring migratory tensions.
Spanish authorities are investigating the cases, which involve victims of different ages, including children. The high number of minors among the victims has generated particular concern among security forces.
This outbreak of assaults comes in a context of migratory pressure on Spain's southern border, where Ceuta and Melilla are entry points frequently used by migrants attempting to reach European territory.
