The Spanish Civil Guard is expelling a Moroccan jihadist, who claimed to be a homosexual in an effort to avoid repatriation to Morocco.
The individual’s expulsion was deemed necessary due to concerns over national security, as he openly expressed support for Daesh and actively called for participation in jihadist activities.
According to the Spanish media El Confidencial Digital, the Spanish Civil Guard sentenced the individual to a two-year term upon uncovering his involvement in jihad activities.
However, what sets this case apart is the unconventional argument put forth by the jihadist to avoid his return to Morocco.
He claimed that his sexual orientation, considered illegal under Moroccan and Islamic laws, would subject him to severe repercussions, including potential harm or death.
The jihadist argued that his extensive residency permit and over a decade of living in a European country should exempt him from expulsion. He stated that during his time in Spain, he pursued studies and sought employment while being accommodated in foster homes and shelters.
The same source indicates that the individual’s promotion of jihadist ideology and distribution of extremist training materials through various social media platforms demonstrated his radicalization and commitment to perpetuating such behavior in the future.
These details were unveiled by the Secretary of State, underscoring the severity of the situation.
However, the judge ultimately dismissed the jihadist’s plea, highlighting the existence of significant grounds for his expulsion, despite the potential challenges he might face upon returning to Morocco, and acknowledged that homosexuality is punished in Morocco by a prison sentence and not death.
The Secretary of State for Security justified the decision, by saying that it has valid grounds for expulsion in cases involving terrorism and individuals like the Moroccan jihadist.
Ultimately, the National Court’s judges concluded that the expulsion order was a proportionate response to the threat posed by the jihadist, leading to the dismissal of his appeal.
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