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Spain leaves 13,000 migrants stranded in Ceuta outdoors

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  • Spanish authorities have left tens of thousands of migrants stranded in Ceuta with inadequate shelter.
  • Government says 6,000-10,000 migrants remain stranded, while Ceuta officials estimate near 13,000.
  • About 5,000 women and children have temporary housing while the rest sleep outdoors.
  • Migrants allege beatings by men in military or police uniforms, causing head cuts and bruises.
  • Spanish authorities deny abuse, saying police act with absolute respect for human rights.