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Mob attacks car of Ceuta deputy and human rights lawyers at port

Dozens of residents destroyed a vehicle carrying Julia Ferreras and two lawyers in what officials say was a case of mistaken identity rooted in escalating hostility toward NGOs.

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What to know

  • A mob of residents attacked a car at Ceuta's port, believing it carried NGO workers but actually carrying a local deputy and two human rights lawyers; the National Police are investigating.
  • The incident is rooted in 1.5 months of sustained hostility toward migrants and those who work with them, dating to late July when Moroccan youth arrived in the city.
  • NGO volunteers report ongoing harassment including vandalism, airgun fire, slurs, and threats; car license plates are shared in WhatsApp groups to enable targeting of activists.
  • The harassment comes from residents, police officers, and military patrols, creating a hostile environment for humanitarian organizations and migrants alike.

Julia Ferreras Deputy for Ceuta YaRafael Borrego Human rights lawyer and activistSofía Cánovas International human rights lawyerRic Fernández Coordinator, No Name KitchenNo Name Kitchen & Brigadas de Apoyo Mutuo Humanitarian NGOs in Ceuta

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 7:45 AM ET
  1. background

    El Diario documents pattern of violence targeting NGO presence — Reporting finds sustained campaigns including tire punctures, slashed vehicles, airgun fire from buildings during food distribution, thrown stones, verbal abuse including slurs, and threats to destroy vehicles. Sources include Ric Fernández, coordinator of No Name Kitchen.

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    Mob destroys car at Ceuta port, targeting occupants assumed to be NGO workers

    Dozens of residents attacked and heavily damaged a gray Mercedes at the port, believing it carried NGO staff. The vehicle actually contained deputy Julia Ferreras, human rights lawyer and activist Rafael Borrego, and international human rights lawyer Sofía Cánovas. Police evacuated the occupants; two police officers were injured.

    “Eran de esos de ONG…”
    — Ceuta residents at the scene
    • eldiario.es

      Un mes y medio de acoso en Ceuta a activistas y ONG: el germen que explotó en el ataque a la diputada ceutí

      eldiario.esBluesky2d ago56▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  3. background

    NGO volunteers and activists face sustained harassment campaign — Over 1.5 months, volunteers with groups including No Name Kitchen and Brigadas de Apoyo Mutuo report constant insults, vandalism, and threats. Vehicle license plates are shared in WhatsApp groups to target them; officers and military personnel are observed participating in the harassment.

  4. background

    Moroccan youth arrive in Ceuta, tensions spike — Young Moroccan migrants arrive in the autonomous city in late July, triggering a sharp escalation in hostility toward migrants and those who work with them.

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