Ayoub Elharous

Ayoub Elharous, a 26-year-old resident of Castillejo, Morocco, found himself at the forefront of the migrant surge towards Ceuta. He recounted how local authorities seemingly encouraged people to seek passage to Ceuta, contrasting sharply with previous experiences of police repression. Ayoub expressed deep frustration with the Moroccan monarchy, which he views as dictatorial, and has been profoundly affected by the tragic loss of life during the border crossing attempts, highlighting the desperation of his fellow citizens.