Morocco blames Ceuta border surge on misleading info spread online
Summary
Morocco says last week’s big increase of migrants into the Spanish city of Ceuta happened because of false information spread online and actions by human traffickers. Spanish officials sent most migrants back, and the number of deaths reported by Morocco was lower than Spain’s figures.Key Facts
- Thousands of migrants surged into Ceuta, a Spanish city on Morocco’s coast.
- Moroccan authorities blame false social media posts and misuse of digital platforms for encouraging the crossing.
- Spain’s Prime Minister blamed human trafficking groups exploiting a court ruling to cross more easily.
- Around 40,000 migrants headed to Ceuta, fewer than earlier estimates.
- Morocco reported 11 deaths; Spain reported at least 72 deaths during the crossing attempt.
- Most migrants returned to Morocco by walking back or were sent back immediately.
- Spain plans to add more fencing around Ceuta to control the border.
- Ceuta and Melilla are the only land borders between the European Union and Africa.
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