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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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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

In Mexico Missing Students Case, Suspects Allege Torture

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Medical reports published last month by the Inter-American Human Rights Commission appear to confirm the allegations of torture. Of the 10 case files obtained by the AP, the group reviewed five, and it found credible evidence of torture in all of them.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Mark Stevenson
Publisher / Source: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Policing

More Joint Military Training Between Egypt, France Expected

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Head of the French Institute of Higher National Defence Studies (IHEDN) Bernard de Courreges D'ustou said on Sunday that he expects more military joint training exercises to take place between Egypt and France.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Marina Barsoum
Publisher / Source: 
Ahram Online
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises
Military and Police Aid

U.S. Diplomats at SOFEX Highlight Defense Industry Prospects in Middle East

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Commercial officers from the U.S. embassy in Jordan highlighted on Tuesday what’s on the wish lists of Middle Eastern and North African countries when it comes to defense equipment.English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Jen Judson
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Arms Sales

Germany to Offer Tunisia Double Digit Sum to Enhance Security

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
German is set to offer a double digit military package to Tunisia to help it bolster security at its border with Libya in the fight against IS militants.German media “Der Spiegel” reported the sum will be used to buy “armoured personnel carriers” to improve national forces fight against extremists at the Libyan border.English
Country(s): 
Tunisia
Author(s): 
Kamailoudini Tagba
Publisher / Source: 
The North Africa Post (Morocco)
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Emptiness, Madness, and Fleeing in Central America

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The U.S.-driven war on drugs has been ineffective and counterproductive, and in his new book “A History of Violence,” journalist Óscar Martínez shines a light on some of the more devastating consequences of this policy failure in his native El Salvador and surrounding Central American countries. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Ramor Ryan
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Drug Policy
Counternarcotics
Foreign Aid

History in the Making? Guatemala Rules on Ex-Military Genocide

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The Creompaz case against 11 former Guatemalan officers for crimes against humanity represents a historic glimpse at justice for victims of genocide. Human rights defenders are closely monitoring Tuesday’s hearing to see whether the judge will move the case, known as Creompaz, toward justice for hundreds of victims of genocide.English
Country(s): 
Guatemala
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Uganda Plans to Keep Troops in Somalia

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Kampala has no plans to withdraw any of its troops in conflict-wracked Somalia following a 20 percent cut in payments for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), a spokesman told NTV-Uganda.English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Somalia
Publisher / Source: 
Garowe Online (Somalia)
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Denmark to Beef up Military Presence in Afghanistan

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Denmark will strengthen its military contingent in Afghanistan with both personnel and investment to receive a boost in numbers. The current Danish presence of 80 people, who are primarily tasked with providing advice, support and training to the Afghan security forces, will be boosted by a further 16 military employees. English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Publisher / Source: 
The Local (Sweden)
Tag(s): 
Military

The Implications of Tightening Russia-Uzbekistan Ties

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Uzbekistan’s weakening economic position provides Russia with an opportunity to consolidate a durable trade partnership with Tashkent. Closer Russian economic ties with Uzbekistan could also result in tighter bilateral security cooperation. English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Samuel Ramani
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Baby and Toddlers Among 149 Dead at Nigerian Military Prison, says Amnesty

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
At least 149 people, including a five-month-old baby and several toddlers, have died this year after being held in appalling conditions at a notorious Nigerian military detention centre, according to Amnesty International.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Sam Jones
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Military
Human Rights

New Times, New Ties: India-U.S. Defence Bill Will be Closely Watched by Pakistan and China

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The legislation seeks to elevate India to the same status as America’s allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, as well as its other major treaty partners like Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Israel, for the purpose of arms-sales notifications. Both China and Pakistan are likely to sit up and take note of the move as many countries have sought and been denied this status.English
Country(s): 
India
Author(s): 
Uttara Choudhury
Publisher / Source: 
F. India
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Congo Police Fire Tear Gas at Supporters of Opposition Leader

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Police in Democratic Republic of Congo fired tear gas on Wednesday at thousands of supporters of Moise Katumbi, a leading opposition candidate for president who is being questioned over government allegations of hiring mercenaries.English
Country(s): 
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Author(s): 
Kenny Katombe
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Policing

Pakistan Pushes Back on U.S. F-16 Sale Opposition

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Pakistani officials are pushing back against concerns from U.S. lawmakers over a planned $700 million F-16 fighter jet sale.The country needs the eight F-16s for its battle against terrorists, Pakistani Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry said Saturday, according to Pakistani newspaper Dawn. English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Geoff Ziezulewicz
Publisher / Source: 
UPI
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Equipment

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