Abdelouahed Iken

Over 70,000 migrants from Morocco attempted to reach Ceuta last month in what became a deadly migration crisis between Morocco and Spain. At least 90 people died attempting to cross the border, with authorities blaming social media rumors and human smuggling networks for the surge.

A massive migrant surge of over 70,000 people attempted to cross Morocco's border into Ceuta, a Spanish exclave, fueled by poverty and misinformation. At least 90 people died during the deadly crossing, becoming victims of the crisis. The incident highlighted the persistent challenge of turning economic growth into higher-paying jobs for citizens.