Runaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta

Runaway online rumors about an open Spanish-Moroccan border sparked a mass migration surge to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, resulting in an estimated 60,000 migrants arriving in days and over 80 deaths, including drownings and a stampede. Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok amplified claims of an open border, leading to chaotic attempts to cross.