Following the entry of tens of thousands of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta earlier this week, Morocco has broken its silence, attributing the crisis to disinformation spread via social media. The Moroccan government claims this misinformation fueled the mass crossing. The incident, which saw a surge of people attempting to reach European soil, has resulted in confirmed deaths on both sides. Morocco acknowledges eleven fatalities, while Spain reports a significantly higher figure of around sixty deaths during the attempt to reach Ceuta. The situation highlights the complex role social media can play in migration patterns and international relations. The differing death toll estimations also underscore the challenges in accurately assessing the human cost of such events.