A humanitarian crisis is deepening in Ceuta, Spanish territory in North Africa, where minor migrants are facing lack of basic housing and services.
According to an Associated Press report, Spanish authorities are facing criticism for delays in ensuring adequate conditions for children arriving without their parents or stewards.
Many come from Morocco and hope to build a better future in Europe.
غير أن الواقع بالنسبة لبعض هؤلاء القُصّر أثبت اختلافه تماماً. The Associated Press describes cases of children living in uncertain conditions, without regular access to education, health care and social protection.
وقد أثارت منظمات حقوق الإنسان شواغل بشأن خطر العنف والاستغلال والاتجار.
وقد تبادلت السلطات الوطنية والمحلية المسؤولية عن إدارة الحالة، في حين لم تكن الأموال الموعودة كافية لحل المشاكل على أرض الواقع.
Under Spanish legislation, unaccompanied minors have the right to adequate protection and housing, despite their migration status.
The crisis in Ceuta restores the European debate on treatment of migrants, border management and responsibility of states for child protection.