Disinformation

RFI documented accounts and messages that circulated a call to cross toward Ceuta on 15 de agosto.

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RFI reported that it had identified around ten Instagram accounts that it considered suspicious and that were disseminating messages related to a call for the 15 de agosto. Other evidence collected in the case file documented messages on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram about dates, departure points, and logistics, as well as the rumor that the Ceuta border would exceptionally open that day. The existence of the online call was documented, but the physical movement of people toward Ceuta on that date was not confirmed. RFI characterized the movement as artificially amplified and instrumentalized.

• RFI stated that it had identified on Instagram around ten accounts that it considered suspicious and that were actively spreading the rumor or call related to 15 de agosto.
• A source in the case file documented Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram messages concerning the call, including dates, starting points, and logistical discussions.
• The same source considered a physical movement of people on 15 de agosto possible, but indicated that it was not confirmed.
• Sources collected in the case file documented messages stating that the Ceuta border would exceptionally be open on 15 de agosto because it was a public holiday in Spain.
• RFI concluded that the movement had been artificially amplified and instrumentalized.