Moroccans

Moroccans are citizens of Morocco, a North African country. The headlines focus on young Moroccans who are attempting to migrate to Europe, specifically to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to a large-scale, social media-fueled migration attempt to Spain.

Latest on Moroccans

• Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe
• Madrid deploys army as thousands of Moroccans swim to Spanish enclave
• Then came Facebook users tracking coastguard patrols and TikTok videos showing where to swim.
• It started with Instagram posts that suggested Spain's border with Morocco was opening up.
• Soldiers round up Moroccans hoping to remain in the enclave in the face of local opposition
• Ceuta vents over 'invasion'
• Spain pushes migrants home

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