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Latvia says armed, masked men escorted 20 undocumented migrants toward its border from Belarus and later crossed into its territory to sabotage equipment, part of what officials call a deliberate pressure campaign. Analysts warn that Belarus, backed by Russia, is using migration and hybrid tactics to test NATO's eastern flank — and that Latvia is the least prepared link.
Thousands protest across Spain against the migration surge in Ceuta, where many migrants remain stranded. The government faces criticism over its response, and tensions have sparked isolated violence.
A recent Kyodo News report warns that the number of foreign nationals leaving Japan may accelerate due to stricter visa rules. This trend could worsen labor shortages in key industries and challenge Japan's economic stability.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on August 17 that no intelligence information points to Moroccan government involvement in the mass border crossing into Ceuta in late July, which saw over 70,000 people enter the enclave. He emphasized that the crisis can only be resolved through cooperation with Morocco, and criticized criminal gangs and disinformation campaigns on social media.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused Russia and Israel of spreading and amplifying disinformation about the mass migration wave into Ceuta, citing EU research. He rejected any blame for Morocco, pledged €168 million in aid, and called for European unity.
Spain has formally asked the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) for assistance in processing about 5,000 migrants in Ceuta, following their mass crossing from Morocco on July 30. The request, sent to EU officials on Friday, seeks to add 10 Frontex personnel to expedite screening, as local protests and attacks on migrant camps heighten tensions in the city.
Spain has formally requested emergency funding from the European Union to address the migration crisis in Ceuta, weeks after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. The European Commission confirmed receipt of the request and is prioritizing a swift decision.
Volunteers in Tunisia continue searching for two missing migrants after a boat carrying 15 people sank off the southeastern coast, killing at least 12. The tragedy has sparked violent protests in Ben Guerdane, with demonstrators demanding better conditions and economic development.
The first US deportation flight under a new agreement has landed in Liberia, but authorities have withheld details about the 20 arrivals, raising legal and sovereignty concerns among lawmakers and civil society. Critics question the executive's authority to sign the deal without legislative approval and call for greater transparency.
