The Guardian
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 06:48
The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan failed to protect hundreds of civilians from death or rape because of a risk-averse culture and chaotic leadership, according to an independent report.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 - 07:10
The U.S. has called for an end to airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen at a UN security council meeting, but critics pointed out that Washington continues to supply arms and provide other military support to Saudi Arabia.
Monday, October 31, 2016 - 07:32
U.S. military personnel serving at the UK’s RAF bases are helping to identify targets for drone strikes, according to their job specifications. Human rights groups have seized on the descriptions of the roles as proof of the UK’s part in the covert US drone program, which some critics claim is in breach of international law.
Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 08:05
The UK is deploying hundreds of troops, as well as aircraft and armour to eastern Europe as part of the biggest build-up of Nato forces in the region since the cold war. The deployment is taking place during growing tensions over a series of high-profile Russian military manoeuvres.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 07:06
The Taliban and representatives of the Afghan government have restarted secret talks in the Gulf state of Qatar, senior sources within the insurgency and the Kabul government have told the Guardian.
Monday, October 17, 2016 - 07:09
Britain and the US have called for a ceasefire in Yemen “within hours” as they tried to seize on outrage caused by the killing of 140 people in a Saudi airstrike.
Friday, October 14, 2016 - 07:12
Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said the strikes were a limited reprisal to defend the USS Mason and the principle of freedom of navigation in the Bab al-Mandeb waterway and are not connected to the broader conflict in Yemen.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 06:31
The Ethiopian government has declared a state of emergency following a week of anti-government violence that resulted in deaths and property damage across the country, especially in the restive Oromia region.
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 06:28
President Juan Manuel Santos says government will end ceasefire on 31 October, as surprised Farc leaders instruct units to take up secure positions
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 07:26
Controversial plans for the military to opt out from the European convention on human rights (ECHR) during future conflicts will be introduced by ministers, to see off what the prime minister described as an “industry of vexatious claims” against soldiers.