Morocco Blames Social Media, Smugglers for Ceuta Migration Surge
Morocco's Interior Ministry attributes the recent spike in Ceuta migration to misinformation on social media, smugglers, and a Spanish court ruling limiting rapid sea returns.
The Moroccan Interior Ministry blamed social media misinformation and people smuggling networks for the recent surge in attempted crossings to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Officials also pointed to a Spanish court ruling that restricts the immediate return of migrants intercepted at sea, arguing it inadvertently encouraged some to make the journey.
No further details were provided on the scale of the surge or the specific misinformation campaigns. The statements come amid recurring migration pressures on the border between Morocco and Spain's North African territories.
The ministry's remarks underscore the complex factors driving irregular migration, including legal decisions in destination countries that may alter migrant behavior.
Source: First Squawk