Morocco blames Ceuta migrant rush on 'misleading information' on social media
Summary
Morocco reported that 11 people died trying to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, blaming the sudden increase in migrants on false information spread on social media. Spain, however, says that at least 72 people died during the recent migrant surge, which involved tens of thousands crossing into Ceuta.Key Facts
- Morocco’s interior ministry reported 11 deaths among migrants trying to reach Ceuta.
- Spain claims that at least 72 migrants died during the same events.
- The surge happened between Wednesday and Friday with about 40,000 people attempting to cross into Ceuta.
- Another 1,135 migrants tried to enter Melilla, another Spanish territory, but were immediately sent back to Morocco.
- Morocco said misinformation on social media and misunderstanding of Spanish laws caused the sudden rush.
- Spain’s July 8 court ruling said migrants arriving by sea should not be quickly returned, which may have influenced migrant actions.
- Most migrants who entered Ceuta have now returned to Morocco.
- An investigation into the migrant deaths is underway.
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