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Spain Accuses Russia and Israel of Disinformation Over Ceuta Migration Crisis

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Russia and Israel showed signs of running a targeted disinformation campaign linked to the migration crisis in Ceuta.
  • More than 72,000 migrants crossed irregularly from Morocco into the Spanish enclave on July 30 and 31, according to the report.
  • Sánchez firmly rejected speculation that Morocco was involved.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accused Russia and Israel of spreading disinformation connected to an unprecedented migration surge in Ceuta.

Sánchez said there were signs of a targeted campaign that contributed to the crisis in the Spanish enclave in North Africa. He made the remarks in an interview with the SER radio station.

More than 72,000 migrants crossed the border irregularly from Morocco into Ceuta on July 30 and 31. Most later returned within a short time, according to the report. The enclave is also expected to receive millions in aid.

Sánchez firmly rejected speculation that Morocco played a role in the influx. The accusations place the migration crisis within a wider dispute over information surrounding the events.

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— Pedro SánchezSánchez used the term while rejecting speculation about Morocco’s involvement in the Ceuta migration crisis.
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