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Bali is tightening scrutiny of foreigners suspected of doing commercial work on tourist visas, according to Channel News Asia.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Tuesday that all undocumented migrants who entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in late July will be returned to Morocco, adding that authorities have canceled leave for military personnel and Civil Guards amid online reports of another mass border crossing planned for Aug. 15.
Latvia launched a nationwide coordinated operation 'Vilkatis' (Werewolf) on Tuesday to curb illegal migration along its eastern border with Belarus, initiated by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs and coordinated by the Crisis Management Center of the State Chancellery, involving the State Border Guard, State Police, and National Armed Forces, planned to run until the end of August.
Hundreds of people marched across South African cities demanding an end to anti-immigrant violence and accountability for attacks on foreign nationals. The protests come as tens of thousands of African migrants have left the country amid harassment, intimidation, and anti-immigrant campaigns.
Uganda is reportedly in advanced talks with Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Greece to host an EU offshore migrant return center in the East African country from 2027, according to Anadolu Agency.
The situation in Ceuta has not normalized 10 days after the mass infiltration of illegal migrants, reports Cadena SER. Some people remain living on the beaches. Between 1,300 and 4,000 unaccompanied minors may remain in the city.