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This section includes the latest news relating to U.S. security policy around the world. Updated daily, the news provided in this searchable database highlights the most relevant security developments from around the world. 

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Rwanda aids Burundi rebels, North Korea arms Congo - U.N. experts

Friday, May 13, 2016
A confidential report to the United Nations Security Council accuses Rwanda of providing training, financing and logistical support through early 2016 for Burundian rebels seeking to oust Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza.English
Country(s): 
Rwanda
Burundi
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Author(s): 
Michelle Nichols
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

What happened to billions in US military aid to Egypt?

Friday, May 13, 2016
The Egyptian government is hindering Washington's ability to track billions of dollars worth of anti-aircraft missiles and other US weapons, the US government watchdog said in a blistering report just as Congress gets ready to renew the annual $1.3 billion request. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Julian Pecquet
Publisher / Source: 
Al Monitor
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

State Department Fails to Vet or Monitor Military Aid to Egypt

Friday, May 13, 2016
The U.S isn’t sufficiently vetting the sale of weapons to the repressive government of Egypt, and doesn’t know enough about how those weapons are being used – including night vision goggles and riot control weapons.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Alex Emmons
Publisher / Source: 
The Intercept
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Iran Has More Volunteers for the Syrian War Than It Knows What to Do With

Friday, May 13, 2016
In its ongoing campaign to retake Aleppo, Assad’s army has relied heavily on the manpower and expertise of its Iranian allies. Since Feb. 3, the Syrian army — backed by Russian forces, the IRGC, and Tehran-backed militias — has reversed many of its military defeats on the outskirts of the city. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Kristin Dailey
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy Association
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Opinion: Russian Tank Deal With Nicaragua ‘Back to the Future’ Moment for U.S.

Friday, May 13, 2016
The cost of the 50 tanks reportedly totals $80 million. That is $9 million more than Nicaragua’s total 2015 defense budget. The acquisition of tanks is particularly perplexing to many in the region since Nicaragua has relatively good relations with its neighbors, has a growing tourist industry, and can boast in recent years as being the safest country for foreign tourists in all of Central America. English
Country(s): 
Nicaragua
Author(s): 
Daniel Dolan
Publisher / Source: 
USNI News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Polish Military Support for Afghanistan

Friday, May 13, 2016
The contingent comprised of soldiers from the 8th Air Defence Regiment from Koszalin and the 12th Mechanised Division from Szczecin are scheduled to depart by the end of May. English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Poland
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
United Nations

Saudi Military Threatens to Move Forces into Yemeni Capital if Peace Talks Fail

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Saudi Arabia will send troops into Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, if peace talks between the Saudi-backed government and Shiite rebels fail, a military spokesman said Wednesday, raising the specter of extended conflict.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Missy Ryan
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Tajikistan Talks the Talk on Rights, But Opposition Trials Continue

Thursday, May 12, 2016
A number of countries offered clear criticisms of Tajikistan’s human rights record. The focus of the deepest criticisms emanating, notably, from Western countries were on Dushanbe treatment of political opposition–the IRPT, Group 24, and their lawyers–as well as crackdowns on media, and use of torture.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Catherine Putz
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

U.S. Envoy Targets Egypt at U.N. Over Journalist Arrests

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Attacking journalists and prosecuting critical voices fuels violent extremism rather than preventing it, the United States told the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday in a thinly veiled warning to Egypt, which chaired the meeting.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Michelle Nichols
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Azerbaijan to Show Foreign Officials Armenia's Use of Incendiary Weapons Against Civilians

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry will introduce military attaches of foreign embassies accredited in Azerbaijan to the fact of usage of banned incendiary weapons by Armenia against the Azerbaijani population. English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Armenia
Publisher / Source: 
Trend (Azerbaijan)
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Arms Control

Official: India Will Postpone S-400 Triumf Purchase

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Contrary to the defense minister's claim in parliament Tuesday that the Indian Air Force will acquire five firing units of the S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) system between 2017 and 2022, one senior Ministry of Defence (MoD) official who requested anonymity says a budget crunch will prevent such a purchase for at least two years.English
Country(s): 
India
Author(s): 
Vivek Raghuvanshi
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Arms Sales

Saudi Arabia Largest Importer of Pakistani arms

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Saudia Arabia is the largest importer of Pakistani arms, and has purchased small and medium conventional weaponry worth millions of dollars, the National Assembly Defence Production Committee was informed on Friday.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan
Publisher / Source: 
Pakistan Today
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Equipment

Colombia to Investigate ELN Rebel Leaders for Nearly 16,000 War Crimes

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Colombia's attorney general's office is investigating five top leaders from the country's ELN guerrilla group for nearly 16,000 war crimes and crimes against humanity, the office said on Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations

U.S. Military Operations in Iraq Expand on Paper, But Not on the Ground

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Nearly a month after Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced plans to expand the U.S. military mission in Iraq, little additional combat power has reached the front lines outside Mosul where the Iraqi army has been slow to reclaim ground from well entrenched Islamic State militants. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Andrew Tilghman
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military and Police Aid

From the Bottom, Up: A Strategy for U.S. Military Support to Syria’s Armed Opposition

Thursday, May 12, 2016
If the United States is seeking a transition from the Assad regime that does not lead to the enduring rule of ideological extremist organizations throughout Syria, it will need to become the decisive influence that shifts the military balance on the ground in rebel-ruled areas in favor of the politically moderate armed opposition.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Nicholas A. Heras
Publisher / Source: 
Center for a New American Security
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

U.S. Commitments at the Global Anti-Corruption Summit

Thursday, May 12, 2016
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to combating corruption at the Anti-Corruption Summit in London this week.The Administration has deepened its commitment to fiscal transparency and is reaffirming the effort to fight corruption at home and abroad. English
Country(s): 
Global
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Kenya Plans to Expel Somali Refugees From Dadaab Camp, Citing Terror Threat

Thursday, May 12, 2016
The Kenyan government has announced that it plans to expel hundreds of thousands of refugees, a move that aid agencies say would violate international law and endanger many people.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Jeffrey Gettleman
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Refugees

Kenyan Police Fiire Tear Gas at Protest Over Electoral Body

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Kenyan police fired tear gas and water cannon on Monday at stone-throwing protesters in Nairobi who had gathered to demand that a body supervising next year's elections resign, a Reuters witness said.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Policing
Human Rights

U.S. Special Forces Wage Secretive 'Small Wars' Against Terrorists

Thursday, May 12, 2016
President Barack Obama is increasingly calling upon Special Operations forces to carry out so-called "small wars" across the Middle East and Africa to challenge both ISIS and al Qaeda in places where the U.S. maintains a footprint beyond Syria and Iraq.English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Barbara Starr
Publisher / Source: 
CNN
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Military

Uganda Blocks Social Media, Clamps Down as President Sworn In

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Ugandan authorities blocked social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and Whatsapp on Thursday as President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in after a disputed re-election that led to a crackdown on dissent.English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Governance

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