Deadly migrant rush to Spain’s Ceuta was sparked by runaway online rumours

It started with Instagram posts that suggested Spain’s border with Morocco was opening up. Then came Facebook users tracking coastguard patrols and TikTok videos showing where to swim. After many shares and comments, thousands of Moroccans became convinced that Europe was suddenly within reach. Within hours, young peop

Runaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta  AP News

Social media rumors sparked a migration surge from Morocco to Spain's territory of Ceuta

FNIDEQ, Morocco (AP) — It started with Instagram posts that suggested Spain’s border with Morocco was opening up. Then came Facebook users tracking coast guard patrols and TikTok videos showing where to swim.

Social media rumors sparked a migration surge from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta enclave