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Spain arrests four migrants after stone attack in Ceuta

8/30/2026

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Spain Arrests Migrants

Spain arrested four Moroccan migrants for stone-throwing at a soldier patrol in Ceuta on Aug 29, 2026.
The attack wounded a soldier who fell while pursuing the assailants.
At least 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30-31, 2026, with about 100 deaths reported.
EU commissioner Magnus Brunner said Spain requested assistance from Frontex, Europol and the EU asylum agency on Aug 29, 2026.

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Africa Corps Supports

Dozens of Nigerien soldiers were killed or detained after a mutiny at the Diori Hamani International Airport base.
Russia’s Africa Corps provided aerial and ground support to loyalist forces during the mutiny’s suppression.
Defense Minister Gen. Salifou Mody said mutineers took officers hostage and fired at sensitive sites in Niamey.
Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledged full solidarity and firm support to Niger amid the crisis.

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Spain Arrests Migrants

Spain arrested four Moroccan migrants for stone-throwing at a soldier patrol in Ceuta on Aug 29, 2026.
The attack wounded a soldier who fell while pursuing the assailants.
At least 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30-31, 2026, with about 100 deaths reported.
EU commissioner Magnus Brunner said Spain requested assistance from Frontex, Europol and the EU asylum agency on Aug 29, 2026.

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