Disinformation spreads about alleged asylum for Ceuta migrants, campaigners say
( August 5, 2026, 12:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Disinformation continues to spread online about the reception of migrants into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, advocacy group Maldita said on Wednesday. Fast spreading messages on social media wrongfully allege that the Spanish government gives shelter to migrants with a “special skill,” or that the EU offers asylum to anyone crossing the border in certain places, despite that being member states' authority. Such false information is said to be the reason for the irregular influx of over 70,000 migrants into Spain at the end of July.Statement attached....
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