
Hoaxes Fuel Migrant Surge in Ceuta Amid Spain-Morocco Tensions
Hoaxes, including false claims of an open border, significantly contributed to a large influx of migrants into Ceuta. This surge has fueled speculation about Spain's complex relationship with Morocco.
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Spain’s Complex Ties With Morocco Fuel Speculation Over Ceuta Migrant Surge
Rumors swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicated history.
By Jason Horowitz
Read full article →The hoaxes that fostered the migrant avalanche in Ceuta: ‘The door is open’
A study by a Moroccan researcher who followed the crisis in real time shows that online videos of the first successful crossings had millions of views and increased the tide of young people flocking to the border
By Juan Carlos Sanz
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