The 7th Report of the SJM (Jesuit Service for Migrants) on the situation of the Foreigners Internment Centers (CIE) in 2016 was presented in Spain in June. This annual report has become in recent years a basic reference for the improvement of the living conditions in the CIE. The Society of Jesus in Spain is especially committed to the project.

The report is entitled "25.66" in reference to the average number of people expelled from Spain per day. During 2016, 7,597 people were admitted to CIE and 29.02% were expelled. These numbers exceeds those of the two previous years, but the percentage of expulsion decreases drastically. 3 out of 4 inmates came directly from the boats arrived to the Spanish coast. 51 minors were identified in CIE, a number three times greater than last year. In a total of 770 asylum applications, only 20% were admitted. In addition, the number of women increased to 513. The average of stay in CIE was 24.47 days.

The SJM maintains a constant presence in the CIEs of Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona and Algeciras-Tarifa. A team of 45 people accompanies the detainees and works to ensure their rights through mediation with the administration and support to prosecute cases of violation of rights. There is also intense reporting and advocacy for the closure of CIEs and the establishment of alternative measures to detention.

Some report keys can be seen in this video

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