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WORLDAug 4 · 08:35 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy AKRAM OUBACHIR, Associated Press

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

Runaway online rumors on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok about Spain’s border with Morocco opening triggered a mass migration surge to the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Thousands of Moroccans attempted to cross, leading to chaos, over 80 deaths, and a record migration influx in years.

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