Morocco confirms online disinformation campaign behind mass Ceuta border rush
A new investigation traced a weeks-long online campaign across TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram that allegedly helped mobilize thousands toward Ceuta.
The Moroccan Ministry of the Interior has officially confirmed the existence of an online disinformation campaign aimed at encouraging people to attempt crossing into Ceuta. This campaign, which started in late July 2026, involved the exploitation of digital platforms and the dissemination of misleading information, according to Ministry Spokesperson Rachid Khalfi.
The campaign, which involved profiles in Algeria, Tunisia, France, and the US, aimed to create the false impression that it was possible and easy to reach European territory without legal consequences. The campaign's impact was evident in the unprecedented surge of over 50,000 people crossing into Ceuta by land and sea on Thursday, with most returning within 48 hours.
The Moroccan Public Prosecutor's Office has launched judicial investigations into the circumstances behind the events, aiming to identify those responsible and determine appropriate legal consequences.
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