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Barcelona and Cambrils attacks: Hunt for suspect in Spain Barcelona and Cambrils attacks: Hunt for suspect in Spain
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A massive manhunt is under way in Spain for the man suspected of killing 13 people and injuring scores on Barcelona's Las Ramblas on Thursday.A massive manhunt is under way in Spain for the man suspected of killing 13 people and injuring scores on Barcelona's Las Ramblas on Thursday.
Spanish media named the man being sought as 18-year-old Moussa Oubakir.Spanish media named the man being sought as 18-year-old Moussa Oubakir.
He is suspected of using his brother's documents to rent the van that mowed down people on the famous landmark.He is suspected of using his brother's documents to rent the van that mowed down people on the famous landmark.
Hours later, police killed five suspected jihadists in a second vehicle attack in the town of Cambrils. A woman injured in that attack has now died.Hours later, police killed five suspected jihadists in a second vehicle attack in the town of Cambrils. A woman injured in that attack has now died.
Police said the men killed in Cambrils were linked to the Barcelona attack, which the Islamic State group said it had carried out.Police said the men killed in Cambrils were linked to the Barcelona attack, which the Islamic State group said it had carried out.
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy condemned what he called a "jihadist attack" in Barcelona. He has announced three days of national mourning and a minute's silence was held at noon (10:00 GMT) on Friday. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy condemned what he called a "jihadist attack" in Barcelona. He has announced three days of national mourning and a minute's silence was held at noon (10:00 GMT) on Friday.
Who is being sought?Who is being sought?
Spanish media have quoted police as saying that they are seeking Moussa Oubakir, but they will not say directly that he is the man believed to have been behind the wheel of the van.Spanish media have quoted police as saying that they are seeking Moussa Oubakir, but they will not say directly that he is the man believed to have been behind the wheel of the van.
Two images of Moussa Oubakir have been used in the Spanish press, taken from social media.Two images of Moussa Oubakir have been used in the Spanish press, taken from social media.
The driver of the van fled on foot after mowing down tourists and locals on Las Ramblas.The driver of the van fled on foot after mowing down tourists and locals on Las Ramblas.
Catalonia's interior minister, Joaquim Forn, quoted by Associated Press, said: "We had local police on the scene, but we were unable to shoot him, as the Ramblas were packed with people." Catalonia's Interior Minister, Joaquim Forn, quoted by the Associated Press, said: "We had local police on the scene, but we were unable to shoot him, as the Ramblas were packed with people."
Spanish media say Moussa Oubakir rented two vans, the one used in the attack and another found hours later in the town of Vic, north of Barcelona, and intended as a getaway vehicle.Spanish media say Moussa Oubakir rented two vans, the one used in the attack and another found hours later in the town of Vic, north of Barcelona, and intended as a getaway vehicle.
His brother, Driss Oubakir, was arrested after reportedly turning himself in on Thursday.His brother, Driss Oubakir, was arrested after reportedly turning himself in on Thursday.
Reports suggest Driss Oubakir, in his 20s, and born in Morocco, told police he was not involved and that his documents had been stolen. Reports suggest Driss Oubakir, who is in his 20s and was born in Morocco, told police he was not involved and that his documents had been stolen.
Two other arrests have been made. One man, born in Melilla, the autonomous Spanish city on the north coast of Africa, was held on Thursday. Three other arrests have been made, but no names have been given. One man, born in Melilla, the autonomous Spanish city on the north coast of Africa, was held on Thursday.
The other arrest took place in the Catalan town of Ripoll on Friday. Another arrest took place in the Catalan town of Ripoll on Friday. A fourth arrest has now been announced but no details have been given.
Neither person has been named.
What happened on Las Ramblas?What happened on Las Ramblas?
A Fiat van was driven down the pedestrianised avenue on Thursday afternoon, weaving from side to side and deliberately targeting people.A Fiat van was driven down the pedestrianised avenue on Thursday afternoon, weaving from side to side and deliberately targeting people.
Las Ramblas is a central boulevard that runs 1.2km (0.75 miles) through the centre of Barcelona from the city's Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia Square) to the Christopher Columbus monument at the seafront.Las Ramblas is a central boulevard that runs 1.2km (0.75 miles) through the centre of Barcelona from the city's Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia Square) to the Christopher Columbus monument at the seafront.
A businessman from New Orleans, who was just arriving in a taxi in Las Ramblas, said the van was "weaving left and right, trying to hit people as fast as possible. There were people lying on the ground." A businessman from New Orleans, who was just arriving in a taxi in Las Ramblas, said the van was "weaving left and right, trying to hit people as fast as possible. There were people lying on the ground".
Kevin Kwast, who is on holiday in Barcelona with his family, said: "Hundreds of people started stampeding through the market... we started running with them going outside right into where casualties were already on the ground."Kevin Kwast, who is on holiday in Barcelona with his family, said: "Hundreds of people started stampeding through the market... we started running with them going outside right into where casualties were already on the ground."
What happened in Cambrils?What happened in Cambrils?
Seven people, including a police officer, were hit when a car was driven into them early on Friday, Catalan emergency services said.Seven people, including a police officer, were hit when a car was driven into them early on Friday, Catalan emergency services said.
A woman was later confirmed dead.A woman was later confirmed dead.
The attackers' vehicle overturned and when the men got out they were quickly fired upon by police, media say. One was reportedly brandishing a knife.The attackers' vehicle overturned and when the men got out they were quickly fired upon by police, media say. One was reportedly brandishing a knife.
The men were wearing explosive belts, police said, and a series of controlled explosions was carried out. The belts proved to be fake, Catalan regional head Carles Puigdemont later told local radio. The men were wearing what appeared to be explosive belts, police said, and a series of controlled explosions was carried out. The belts proved to be fake, Catalan regional head Carles Puigdemont later told local radio.
Police say the situation in Cambrils - a popular seaside resort 110km (68 miles) south-west of Barcelona - is now under control.Police say the situation in Cambrils - a popular seaside resort 110km (68 miles) south-west of Barcelona - is now under control.
Who were the victims?Who were the victims?
Citizens of some 34 countries were killed or injured in the Las Ramblas attack, the Catalan government has said. One woman died in Cambrils.Citizens of some 34 countries were killed or injured in the Las Ramblas attack, the Catalan government has said. One woman died in Cambrils.
Confirmed dead:Confirmed dead:
France's foreign ministry said on Friday that 26 French nationals were injured, with at least 11 in a serious condition.France's foreign ministry said on Friday that 26 French nationals were injured, with at least 11 in a serious condition.
Thirteen German citizens were wounded, some seriously. A five-year-old Irish boy suffered a broken leg.Thirteen German citizens were wounded, some seriously. A five-year-old Irish boy suffered a broken leg.
There is a missing seven-year-old Australian boy who was separated from his mother during the attack, ABC reports. The mother was reportedly among the injured. A seven-year-old Australian boy who was separated from his mother during the attack is missing, ABC reports. His mother was reportedly among the injured.
Taiwan and Greece are among those saying their citizens were injured. Pakistani, Philippine, Venezuelan, Romanian, Peruvian, Dutch, Danish, Algerian and Chinese nationals were also among the casualties, officials said.Taiwan and Greece are among those saying their citizens were injured. Pakistani, Philippine, Venezuelan, Romanian, Peruvian, Dutch, Danish, Algerian and Chinese nationals were also among the casualties, officials said.
What do we know about the victims?What do we know about the victims?
What is the timeline of events?What is the timeline of events?
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Analysis: Low tech, high impactAnalysis: Low tech, high impact
Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondentFrank Gardner, BBC security correspondent
The practice of using a large vehicle as a weapon to attack pedestrians is not new. Palestinian militants have used it against Israelis, al-Qaeda encouraged its followers to do it seven years ago in its online magazine.The practice of using a large vehicle as a weapon to attack pedestrians is not new. Palestinian militants have used it against Israelis, al-Qaeda encouraged its followers to do it seven years ago in its online magazine.
But the recent spate of lethal attacks in European cities stems in large part from a call made in 2014 by the now-deceased Islamic State propagandist, Abu Mohammed Al-Adnani.But the recent spate of lethal attacks in European cities stems in large part from a call made in 2014 by the now-deceased Islamic State propagandist, Abu Mohammed Al-Adnani.
He urged IS's followers to abandon elaborate plots in favour of simple, low-tech, high-impact attacks in the West. He specifically mentioned vehicles. He urged IS followers to abandon elaborate plots in favour of simple, low-tech, high-impact attacks in the West. He specifically mentioned vehicles.
Now, with IS coming under massive pressure in the Middle East, where its caliphate is shrinking by the day, its remaining leaders are more determined than ever to strike back at those countries they blame for the end of their brutal rule.Now, with IS coming under massive pressure in the Middle East, where its caliphate is shrinking by the day, its remaining leaders are more determined than ever to strike back at those countries they blame for the end of their brutal rule.
So the onus will now be on governments to second guess where violent jihadists may be tempted to strike next and put measures in place to stop them.So the onus will now be on governments to second guess where violent jihadists may be tempted to strike next and put measures in place to stop them.
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