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Social Media Fuels Moroccan Migration Surge | Philadelphia News
Over 70,000 Moroccans flooded into Spain’s Ceuta in a chaotic, deadly rush fueled by viral social media rumors falsely claiming the border was open—leading to over 80 deaths as migrants scrambled over breakwaters, swam treacherous waters, and faced dire conditions on both sides. Young people like 17-year-old Omar Danbor, misled by posts detailing routes, wetsuits for sale, and coast guard movements, believed Europe was suddenly within reach. Many who crossed soon returned home, starving and homeless, while authorities clashed over blame—some migrants insist they acted on their own, not…
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