The Mirage of Ceuta: How Social Media is Fueling a Migrant Crisis The recent influx of migrants to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, has raised disturbing questions about the role of social media in exacerbating the crisis.
A network of interconnected Instagram profiles, masquerading as aspirational content, has been identified by the BBC as a key factor driving the influx.
These accounts offer paid advice to migrants seeking to cross into Ceuta, painting a deceptive picture of a safe and easy journey.