Desperate Search for Missing Youths
The families of nine young Moroccans are currently in a state of distress as they urgently seek help to locate their loved ones, who disappeared while trying to swim to Ceuta. Among those unaccounted for are cousins Suleiman and Ahmed Amrine, aged 21 and 33, who hail from the Beni Hassan region in Tetouan province. They began their journey from Fnideq towards Ceuta on the night of July 17. The situation is compounded by the fact that these disappearances coincide with the ongoing celebrations related to the World Cup, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of the individuals involved.
Another young man, Adil El Jellouti, aged 18 from El Jadida, was last seen wearing a black-and-white wetsuit along with a white Moroccan national team shirt, blue fins, and swim shoes—a distinctive appearance that has heightened the urgency of the search. His family describes him as having a noticeable tattoo on his left hand, which could help in identification should he be found.
Concerns grow for Hicham El Mansouri, aged 22, who has not been heard from in over a week. His last known communication was from Agadir, where he entered the sea dressed in a bright blue jacket and dark blue pants. Additionally, the situation worsened when Houdaifa El Araafi, aged 20, also went missing after informing his family of his intentions to cross. Wael Brouhou, a 17-year-old, and his friend Youssef set off together on a Sunday night, with Wael last seen in a blue-and-black wetsuit.
Another troubling case involves Ilyas Aghrassi, 19, who has been missing for a week following his attempt to reach Ceuta. The youngest among the missing, Saad Bazine, born in 2008 in Chefchaouen, disappeared on July 19 after leaving Fnideq. Although his friend returned safely, there has been no communication from Saad, leaving his family in anguish.
Authorities Respond to Disappearances
In light of these alarming events, the Civil Guard of Spain underscores the importance of formally reporting missing persons to both Moroccan and Spanish authorities. This ensures that the cases are logged in official databases, which is critical for the effective handling of these disappearances, contrasting with the reliance on social media or informal reports.
The Civil Guard's forensic experts are actively involved in identifying any bodies that may be recovered and are analyzing data to unravel the circumstances surrounding these cases. As families continue to search for their loved ones, it is a poignant reminder of the risks associated with such perilous crossings and the desperate lengths to which individuals may go in search of a better life.
As reported by en.yabiladi.com.
