Online rumours sparked the extraordinary events that unfolded at Spanish enclave’s border

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.

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

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

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The dramatic move announced by PM Georgia Meloni is meant to prevent migrants from entering Itally after they flooded into Spain following socialist leader Pedro Sanchez’s immigration-friendly policies.

At least 72 migrants are dead as Spain searches for more victims and a deadly border crossing sparks renewed political tensions across Europe.