DR ‹ › The judiciary in Ceuta has opened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving two Moroccan minors at the «Entre dos mares» shelter, after accusations were made against an educational counselor working at the center. According to Spanish media, the counselor has been removed from her position and is now subject to a restraining order prohibiting her from approaching the children. The suspect appeared last week before the investigating judge at Primary Court No. 5, following a complaint filed by the center's administration. The administration alerted the public prosecutor immediately after a caregiver reported what the two minors, aged 15 and 17, had disclosed. According to available information, the center promptly activated child-protection protocols and notified the relevant authorities. The counselor was removed from the workplace before the case was transferred to judicial authorities. The investigation is focusing on actions that may have violated the minors' personal freedom and physical safety. No further details have been released in order to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings and safeguard the victims. «Entre dos mares» is one of the emergency facilities set up in Ceuta to accommodate unaccompanied minors following large-scale arrivals from Morocco.
