Social Media Campaign Fuels Massive Migrant Surge in Ceuta
A social media campaign has been identified as a key factor in the recent surge of nearly 60,000 migrants attempting to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Following a Spanish Supreme Court ruling that migrants swimming to Ceuta cannot be summarily returned to Morocco, social media platforms were used to encourage mass migration. Accounts and pages across various platforms spread messages suggesting that Spain had opened its borders, leading to a coordinated movement of people. The campaign involved smuggling networks and personal accounts directing migrants to Ceuta, promising opportunities in Europe. The situation has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with many migrants drowning during the crossing. 
