How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
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Published: 11 August 2026
Source: NYT Technology
Category: News
Topics: Misinformation
Retrieved: 12 August 2026
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