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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. Condemns Release of Sudanese Who Masterminded Escape of USAID Killers

Friday, April 8, 2016
U.S. Embassy in Khartoum Thursday condemned the release of Qusai al-Jaili who organized the escape of four men sentenced to death for the murder of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) employees John Granville and Abdel Rahman Abbas Rahama on 2008.English
Country(s): 
Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
Sudan Tribune
Tag(s): 
Foreign Aid

Statement on Lessons from Latin America: UNGASS Must Not Become a Missed Opportunity

Friday, April 8, 2016
Since 1961, the international community has invested huge resources to enforce the UN mandate to create a “drug free” world. Yet, after decades of interdiction and eradication, organised crime around the globe has merely shifted routes and markets.English
Country(s): 
Western Hemisphere Regional
Publisher / Source: 
International Crisis Group
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics

New Nigerian Army Aviation Corps Seeks Helicopters, UAVs

Friday, April 8, 2016
The Nigerian Army is considering the acquisition of new South African-made Rooivalk, Russian-made Mi-17, French-made H125 and some Chinese-made helicopters to equip a newly formed Army Aviation Corps. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Oscar Nkala
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Drastic Increase in LGBT Killings in Honduras Since U.S.-Backed Coup

Friday, April 8, 2016
Since the country’s left-wing leader was ousted in 2009, LGBT people have faced a dramatic increase in the risk of torture, prison and murder.English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Joseph Patrick McCormick
Publisher / Source: 
Pink News
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

South Africa’s Commitment to A.U./U.N. mission in Sudan is Over

Friday, April 8, 2016
The South African commitment to peacekeeping in Sudan is officially over with 8 SA Infantry Battalion due to start a gradual withdrawal next Friday (April 15).English
Country(s): 
Sudan
Author(s): 
Kim Helfrich
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

Chile Seeks to Buy Medium Transport Helicopters

Friday, April 8, 2016
The Chilean Air Force officials brought an ambitious shopping list to the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) here this week. They want to replace an observation satellite in service since 2011, upgrade and extend the life of several A/T-36 jet trainers and buy turboprop medium military transport aircraft.English
Country(s): 
Chile
Author(s): 
Jose Higuera
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Florida National Guard Sending 700 Soldiers to Africa

Friday, April 8, 2016
About 700 Florida National Guard troops are headed to the Horn of Africa again to be part of U.S. military operations against al-Qaida and other violent extremists in East Africa, a wing of the war on terror.English
Country(s): 
Djibouti
Author(s): 
Carol Rosenberg
Publisher / Source: 
Miami Herald
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Brazilian Security Forces Launch Anti-Terrorism Exercise Ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics

Friday, April 8, 2016
Brazilian troops launched a series of security exercises on Wednesday with a focus on Rio de Janeiro and anti-terrorism security during the 2016 Rio Olympics.English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
Newsweek
Wire Service: 
Reuters (UK)
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Netanyahu Looks to Africa for New Allies

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Galvanised by a growing demand for Israeli security assistance and his government's search for new allies, Netanyahu has put a fresh focus on improving ties with African nations. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
News 24 (Nigeria)
Wire Service: 
Agence France Presse
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Pakistan Wants Air Force Upgrade for Prolonged Militant Fight

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Pakistan wants to upgrade its aging fleet of fighter jets in anticipation of a prolonged battle against Islamist militants, although the purchase of fifth-generation planes would only be a last resort, a senior air force official said.English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Author(s): 
John Irish
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Security Assistance

Ruppersberger: More Special Ops Forces Needed in Iraq

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Rep. C. A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger called Wednesday for the deployment of more Special Operations troops to Iraq to train local forces to fight the self-declared Islamic State.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Colin Campbell
Publisher / Source: 
The Baltimore Sun
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military and Police Aid
Security Assistance

Impeachment and Brazil’s 'Que Se Vayan Todos' Moment

Thursday, April 7, 2016
The Brazilian public appears to be arriving at the conclusion that nobody currently on the political stage is competent or clean enough to address the enormous crises facing the country.
Country(s): 
Brazil
Author(s): 
Brian Winter
Publisher / Source: 
Americas Quarterly
Tag(s): 
Corruption

U.S. Strikes Al-Qaeda Affiliate in Syria for the Aecond Time in a Week

Thursday, April 7, 2016
U.S. aircraft destroyed a car carrying “core al-Qaeda” members in northwestern Syria, Tuesday night, according to Pentagon officials. It is the second strike against the group’s affiliate in Syria in less than 72 hours.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Thomas Gibbons-Neff
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict
Drones
Counterterrorism

Colombia's Road to Peace: New Militia Threatens Stability With Bloodshed

Thursday, April 7, 2016
The Usuga clan was born from a faulty demobilization – in this case an attempt in the mid-2000s to disarm a federation of rightwing militias known as the United Self-Defence Forces of Colombia (AUC). While more than 30,000 fighters laid down their weapons, some units refused, regrouping as what are variously called “post-demobilization” groups, neo-paramilitaries or paramilitary successor groups.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Sybilla Brodzinsky
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Violence

U.S., Turkey discuss Ways Syrian Opposition Can Push Islamic State East

Thursday, April 7, 2016
U.S. officials are discussing with the Turkish military and government how the moderate Syrian opposition can push Islamic State farther east in Syria, Washington's ambassador to Ankara said on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Syria
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Terrorism

Eight Devastating Consequences of Colombia's War

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Colombians hope a peace deal between the government and the country's biggest rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), will bring five decades of conflict to an end.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Anastasia Moloney
Publisher / Source: 
Thomas Reuters Foundation
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Conflict

Air Force Wants to Improve Airfields in Eastern Europe With More Defense Dollars

Thursday, April 7, 2016
The Air Force will seek to build up airfields in eastern Europe with the additional funds the service hopes to receive next year for its European mission, the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe said.English
Country(s): 
Central and Eastern Europe Regional
Author(s): 
Stars and Stripes News
Publisher / Source: 
Stars and Stripes
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

International Experts Say Mexico Is Blocking Efforts to Find Out the Fate of the 43 Students

Thursday, April 7, 2016
International experts reviewing one of Mexico's most notorious crimes have accused parts of the Mexican government and its sympathizers of trying to block advances in the investigation and orchestrating a smear campaign against them.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
David Agren
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Violence
Policing

Corrupt Combatants Fight for Control of Lucrative Afghan Drug Trade

Thursday, April 7, 2016
But unlike in previous years, there will be no serious efforts to eradicate the opium crop in Helmand, because of a combination of Taliban advances and out-of-control corruption, with both sides battling over the drug trade.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Rod Nordland
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade
Corruption

U.S. Urges Kenya Arrests for Alleged Witness Tampering

Thursday, April 7, 2016
The U.S. State Department urged the Kenya Government on Wednesday to act on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for alleged witness interference in the cases formally dropped on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Kevin Kelley
Publisher / Source: 
Africa Review (Kenya)
Tag(s): 
International Criminal Court

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