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The 'human mules' of Ceuta

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The Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco is a smuggler’s paradise and a transit point for all kinds of contraband. Every day, the ritual is the same. These so-called "mule women" cross the border between Morocco and Spain, carrying bags on their backs weighing up to 80 kilos. But sometimes they can buckle under the weight and even suffocate to death.

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Comments (3)

This is another aspect of

by Anonyme - 05/08/2010 - 17:18

This is another aspect of shame on the face of both the Moroccan govt and the actual occupier of the north of Morocco: Spain. Are not these women "Human beings"?Instead of investing in games like football and other "mazagans/ shouha" ,better invest in the honor and the development of these mothers.

Fix your problems first

by Anonyme - 22/06/2010 - 18:23

one problem of this western civilization you try to glorify is that you pretend you have the best model sometimes is fails in your system but you dont see it
Ask Fins how women right are in work placement for instance.
Fix your problems and stop judging others

mule women

by Anonyme - 14/03/2010 - 07:26

..nobody cares about the women's right day! Where are all their male husbands, relatives? Maybe they sitting with friends in teashops and playing cards and smoking (smuggled) cigarettes? Or praying that fried chicken fall into their hands. Without doing anything. And the EU-parlament agrees to "invite" some 50 Millions of such people 'til 2030 - just to "fresh-up" our downgoing western civilization. All it happens under the umbrella of the romantic "Socio-multiculturalism"! Quo vadis Europe?

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