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SECURITYAug 4 · 17:27 UTCSCMP CHINAAssociated Press

Deadly migrant rush to Spain’s Ceuta was sparked by runaway online rumours

A deadly migrant rush to Spain’s Ceuta border with Morocco was triggered by online rumors spread via Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, leading thousands to believe the European border was suddenly accessible. Social media posts tracked coastguard patrols and indicated safe routes, prompting mass movement toward the border.

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