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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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U.S. Threatens Sanctions, Arms Embargo if South Sudan Backtracks

Friday, April 29, 2016
The United States is prepared to consider imposing sanctions or an arms embargo on South Sudan's leaders if they fail to cooperate in a proposed unity government to end conflict in the country, a senior US official said on Wednesday. English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Wire Service: 
Reuters (UK)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Egypt and Bahrain Reaffirm Ties with Security Top of the Agenda

Friday, April 29, 2016
Egyptian president Abdel Fatta al-Sisi can now count on the support of Bahrain in its counter terrorism efforts to maintain its security and stability. This was confirmed when King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held bilateral talks with the Egyptian leader, on reinforcing the Bahraini-Egyptian relations and discuss the developments witnessed by the Arab region. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Bahrain
Publisher / Source: 
Africa News
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

SA/Russian Military Relations Cemented During Ministerial Moscow Visit

Friday, April 29, 2016
South African Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, spent this week in Russia attending an international security conference and meeting with her Russian Federation counterpart.English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Qatar, Turkey Sign Defence Co-operation Agreement

Friday, April 29, 2016
Qatar and Turkey signed a co-operation agreement in the military field yesterday following a round of official talks chaired by the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani and the visiting Turkish Prime Minister Dr Ahmet Davutoglu in Doha.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Qatar
Publisher / Source: 
Gulf Times (Qatar)
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Watchdog: U.S. Spent $760 Million on Afghan Schools Without Tracking Progress

Friday, April 29, 2016
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the Pentagon “have not adequately assessed their efforts to support education in Afghanistan,” according to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR).English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Rebecca Kheel
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill

OSCE: Cease-Fire Violations In Eastern Ukraine At 'Worrying Levels'

Thursday, April 28, 2016
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's (OSCE) monitoring mission in eastern Ukraine says that the number of violations of the cease-fire deal between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists is at the highest level in months.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
RFE/RL
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Security

UN Office 'Concerned' Over Mexico Missing Students Case

Thursday, April 28, 2016
A U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday that it is troubled by a group of international experts' complaints of obstacles to their investigation into the disappearance of 43 students in Mexico. Rupert Colville, spokesman for the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in a statement that the office is "concerned about the many challenges and obstacles reported by the experts," including the ability to examine other lines of investigation such the possible roles of the military and other officials in the case.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Maria Verza
Publisher / Source: 
ABC
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Policing

Nigeria Taking Action as Piracy and Clashes on Rise

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Nigeria needs to step up security to stem a rise in incidents of piracy and communal clashes, as well as the continued threat from Boko Haram insurgents, Defence Minister Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali said on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
News24
Wire Service: 
Agence France Presse
Tag(s): 
Conflict

The American Ally That Tortures American Citizens

Thursday, April 28, 2016
The case is symptomatic of the disconnect between the rhetoric of strategic partnership with the United States and the actual practices of Persian Gulf regimes. Torture and sham trials are routine — and U.S. citizens seem to be singled out for exceptional punishment, notwithstanding the tiny country’s heavy reliance for defense on U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf.
Country(s): 
United Arab Emirates
Author(s): 
Editorial Board
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Pakistan Could Use F-16 Jets Against India, U.S. Politicians Say

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Members of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday raised doubts over the Obama administration’s decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, echoing New Delhi’s concerns that these weapons will improve Islamabad’s capabilities to fight India rather than combat terrorism. English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Niharika Mandhana
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Figures Shows Violence in Mexico Rising and Spreading

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Data compiled by a Mexican civil society group confirms a disturbing trend noted in Mexico in recent months -- violence is not only rising sharply it is also spreading to regions not previously considered organized crime hotspots.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Violence
Civil Society

Azerbaijan requires more Israeli UAVs for border conflict

Thursday, April 28, 2016
As the conflict continues with neighbouring Armenia, Azerbaijan has expressed its intention to buy additional Israeli unmanned air vehicles.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Israel
Author(s): 
Arie Egozi
Publisher / Source: 
Flightglobal
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

US, Tunisia Work to Improve Counter Terrorism Operations

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, trained their counterparts with Tunisia’s Groupement des Forces in vehicle maintenance and convoy operations, making this the first training engagement between the two military units.English
Country(s): 
Tunisia
Author(s): 
Olivia McDonald
Publisher / Source: 
The Globe
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises
Military and Police Aid

SA State Security Minister Worried About Terrorism, Border Security

Thursday, April 28, 2016
State Security Minister David Mahlobo touched on a range of issues he maintains are affecting national security in South Africa during his budget vote address to the National Assembly earlier this week.English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Publisher / Source: 
defenceWeb
Tag(s): 
Security

Saudi Arabia's Surprising New Military Goals

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Saudi Arabia is not simply lining up allies in its quest to counter Iran or to suppress the expanding Islamic State. The Kingdom is positioning itself to be the regional military supplier and power that will maintain stability for itself and its allies. English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Ellen R. Wald
Publisher / Source: 
Forbes
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Arms Sales

Somalia: EU Reiterates its Continued Support for AMISOM

Thursday, April 28, 2016
The European Union will continue supporting AMISOM in its efforts to stabilize Somalia despite the recent funding cut, the trade bloc’s ambassador to Somalia, Michele Cervone d'Urso, has reiterated.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Publisher / Source: 
Garowe Online (Somalia)
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Lebanese Army to Receive Boost from Russia

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has expressed readiness to provide military aid to Lebanon to help it confront terrorist threats, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Lebanon
Publisher / Source: 
Naharnet
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Lebanese Army to Receive Boost from Russia

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has expressed readiness to provide military aid to Lebanon to help it confront terrorist threats, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Lebanon
Publisher / Source: 
Naharnet
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Nigerian Security Services, Boko Haram, and the 2015 Zaria Shiite Massacre

Thursday, April 28, 2016
In 2009, following Boko Haram’s apparent revolt, the details of which remain murky and contentious, the Nigerian security services, mostly the army, destroyed the group’s Maiduguri compound.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
John Campbell
Publisher / Source: 
Council on Foreign Relations
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Military Forces from Around the World Assist Ecuador in Earthquake Recovery

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Hours after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Ecuador on April 16th , leaving more than 650 dead and over 16,000 wounded, countries from around the world instructed their security forces to help rescue survivors, deliver humanitarian aid, and remove bodies lying in the rubble.English
Country(s): 
Ecuador
Author(s): 
Hólger Álava
Publisher / Source: 
Dialogo
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

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