The OMDH, a left-leaning organization, stated that human rights had been violated in Ceuta against Moroccan citizens who reached the occupied city during the latest crossings.
In a statement issued Sunday, the OMDH, which is independent of public authorities, reported that it was closely monitoring the humanitarian and human rights situation of citizens in the occupied city of Ceuta.
Among those citizens are children and minors whose poor living conditions require “urgent intervention to protect their lives, physical integrity, and dignity.”
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The organization, which comprises numerous left-wing and human rights activists, noted that field data, observations, and corroborated testimonies indicate “a large number of these citizens are facing a severe shortage of food and water and depend almost exclusively on limited assistance provided by Moroccan-origin residents of Ceuta as well as some local associations.”
In response to the situation, the organization urged authorities to intervene “urgently to guarantee access to food, water, shelter, and all basic necessities for people present in the occupied city.”
It also called for measures to ensure access to healthcare for all people stranded in the city, safeguarding their physical and mental health.
The organization further appealed to authorities to “protect women and minors, boys and girls, against all forms of violence, exploitation, and human trafficking” and to open a judicial investigation into allegations of various assaults, including sexual assaults and sexual harassment, as indicated by some testimonies.
Finally, the OMDH called for support for “local associations providing legal, healthcare, psychological, and food assistance” and for their work to be facilitated to ensure the continuity of these services under appropriate conditions.
Through its statement, the OMDH has raised the alarm over what it considers a worrying humanitarian situation in Ceuta and called on the Spanish authorities to assume their responsibilities. The organization particularly stressed the need to protect minors, ensure access to basic necessities, and launch investigations into allegations of assault and exploitation.
