Morocco Cracks Down on Social Media Posts That Urged Migrants to Rush Spain's Border

Morocco Cracks Down on Social Media Posts That Urged Migrants to Rush Spain's Border

Morocco arrested over 100 people trying to reach Spain's territory of Ceuta on August 15 after social media posts urged crowds to cross the border. Another 152 face trial for encouraging illegal crossing online. This follows 72,000 entries and at least 96 deaths on July 30. Morocco now polices not just the physical border but what people post online.

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