Spain's Civil Guard has reviewed social media messages calling for another collective attempt to enter Ceuta on 15 August, according to a six-page report described by Spanish media and Euronews.

The review found an active online campaign with the potential to mobilise people. It did not conclude that a crossing will occur, estimate how many people might participate or identify a central organiser.

What investigators examined

The report used open-source material, including posts on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram and coverage in Spanish and Moroccan media. Investigators noted recurring references to the same date and locations.

Large group membership figures do not measure intent. A person can belong to a group without seeing, believing or acting on a post.

Claims that are not established

The report described false or unsupported claims that the border would open, that everyone arriving would receive asylum or financial help, or that return would be legally impossible.

It also found no evidence linking the campaign to the Moroccan government, Moroccan security services or a particular migrant-smuggling network. Absence of evidence in an open-source review is not a final finding about every possible actor, but it does not justify public accusations.

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Primary record

Sources

  1. Euronews: Civil Guard open-source report, 6 August 2026
  2. Euronews verification desk: misinformation around Ceuta crossings