L’Aquila

Italian town of L’Aquila faces a sudden migrant surge after TikTok videos by Afghan creators promoted the town as an asylum destination in central Italy.

Authorities in the central Italian town of L’Aquila are investigating a sudden surge of migrants, reportedly drawn by social media videos suggesting the town as a promising place to seek asylum.

Nestled among the Apennine Mountains, roughly 70 miles northeast of Rome, L’Aquila is known for its 11th-century historic walls, vibrant university culture, and proximity to ski resorts. While these attributes make the town appealing, recent weeks have seen an unexpected influx of migrants primarily …