AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCeuta Border Crisis Aftershock: Spain says most of the 70,000+ migrants who surged into Ceuta late July have returned to Morocco, but thousands—many minors—remain, while residents report overwhelmed services and tense street-level responses. New Crossing Attempt Blocked: On Aug. 15, Moroccan riot police stopped another mass push near Castillejos, detaining nearly 300 people before they could reach the Spanish enclave. Rumours Fueled the Rush: Investigations point to fake social media claims about the border “opening,” helping drive the Aug. 15 mobilisation. Western Sahara in the Spotlight: UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Pakistan’s Maj. Gen. Jawwad Ahmed as MINURSO Force Commander, with the handover held in Laayoune. Sahrawi Cause, Media and Art: Algeria’s Summer University events featured lectures and a media exhibition on Sahrawi struggle, plus a human-rights delegation sharing testimonies from occupied territories. US-Morocco Economic Move: A US Embassy team visited Dakhla Atlantic Port as Washington expands engagement tied to Western Sahara. Energy/Industry Signal: KBR was selected for ORNX’s Laayoune low-cost ammonia Pre-FEED study, backed by USTDA.
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