Social media campaign leads to increased migrant arrivals in Ceuta

Spain’s Supreme Court recently ruled that migrants swimming to the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla must be processed under stricter legal procedures before being deported to Morocco, leading to a surge of nearly 60,000 people attempting to reach Ceuta. Social media played a pivotal role in mobilizing this movement, with various channels sharing success stories and logistical information. Amid this wave, tragic incidents occurred, with at least 67 migrants drowning during crossings, prompting concern from Moroccan rights groups over the government’s handling of the situation.

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