Spanish PM blames Russia, Israel for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis
Sánchez said foreign-linked social media helped fuel the surge, as investigators continue to examine how false claims spread to thousands of migrants.
- On Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ruled out Moroccan involvement in Ceuta's recent migrant influx, citing intelligence findings. He blamed disinformation campaigns from Russia and Israel, pledging an additional €168 million in aid for the territory.
- The influx began in July when at least 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco. Networks spread false claims that swimming into the enclave prevented deportation, fueling disinformation designed to divide European opinion.
- Residents of Ceuta's 80,000-person territory held regular demonstrations over security and hygiene concerns. While the government estimates between 3,500 and 7,000 migrants remain, local leaders allege at least 10,000.
- Sánchez linked the disinformation to Spain's diplomatic stances on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. He said it was "evident" that Russia and Israel used the crisis to criticize his government.
- Investigations into the migrant influx continue as Spain attempts to balance diplomatic cooperation with Morocco against domestic demands for answers. Sánchez stated, "We are continuing to investigate" the circumstances behind the crisis.
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One month after the migratory wave in Ceuta, Pedro Sánchez drew a hand to Morocco on what happened at the end of July in the Spanish exclave in North Africa. "There were Russian and Israeli networks that spread a lie" suggesting that if you swam into the autonomous city, it was impossible to refuse to [...] Article Ceuta, Sanchez "exercise" Morocco and accuses: "The July crisis caused by fake news spread by Russian and Israeli networks" comes fr…
The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, says there are signs that Russia and Israel have spread misinformation about Spain's migration policy.
Spain’s Ceuta Crisis Raises Questions Over Disinformation and Migration
Ceuta is a Spanish enclave on Morocco’s northern coast and one of the European Union’s two land borders with Africa. Its location has made it a longstanding focal point for irregular migration and a sensitive issue in Spain Morocco relations. Spain relies heavily on cooperation with Morocco to manage migration flows, while the issue remains […] The post Spain’s Ceuta Crisis Raises Questions Over Disinformation and Migration appeared first on Mod…
russia and israel spread disinformation on ceuta migrant crisis
MADRID, Aug 31 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement.
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