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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. Congratulates Kyrgyzstanis for Exercising Their Democratic Rights in Past Parliamentary Elections

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
"The United States congratulates the people of the Kyrgyz Republic for exercising their democratic rights during the recent parliamentary elections. President Atambaev, the Jogorku Kenesh, the Central Election Commission, and many governmental and civil society groups contributed to an election that advanced the democratic process in the Kyrgyz Republic," the U.S. State Department said in statement released on October 5.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)

Senators Want Syria Training Program Shut Down

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for the Obama administration to end its Syria train-and-equip program, underscoring growing skepticism of the effort in Congress. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Jordain Carney
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

$266M for New U.S. Embassy With 'Energy Efficient Lighting,' 'Water-Conserving Plumbing'

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
The United States broke ground Monday for a new, multi-building embassy complex in Turkmenistan, at the border with Iran.English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Author(s): 
Susan Jones
Publisher / Source: 
CNSNews
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Guaraní People Turn to the Law to Fight Latest Battle with Bolivian Authorities

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
In a bid to protect their land, the indigenous people are challenging the Morales government over decrees opening up protected areas for oil and gas explorationEnglish
Country(s): 
Bolivia
Author(s): 
Toby Stirling Hill
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian

African Countries Doing More for World Peace

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
It is clear that some countries, especially those in Africa, are doing more than their fair share in peacekeeping contributions. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Liesl Louw-Vaudran
Publisher / Source: 
Institute for Security Studies
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

U.S. Sees Russian Drive Against CIA-Backed Rebels in Syria

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Russia has targeted Syrian rebel groups backed by the Central Intelligence Agency in a string of airstrikes running for days, leading the U.S. to conclude that it is an intentional effort by Moscow, American officials said.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Adam Entous
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal

Seven African Countries to Receive Harris Radios from U.S.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Seven African countries are among ten nations to receive Harris tactical communications systems under a US Department of Defence foreign military sales contract.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
defenceWeb
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance
Military Equipment

Behind the U.S. Push into Africa

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
America is taking more notice of the African continent due to the expansion of extremist organisations operating in Africa like al-Qaeda, al-Shabbab, Ansar al-Sharia, al-Murabitun, Boko Haram, Islamic State (IS) and others.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Scott Firsing
Publisher / Source: 
International Policy Digest
Tag(s): 
Military
Military and Police Aid
Security Assistance

Iraq: Car Bombings Kill Scores Across the Country

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
A series of car bombings across Iraq killed at least 56 people on Monday and wounded dozens. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Accused Leader of Guatemala Corruption Ring Turns Himself In

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
The alleged leader of a customs corruption scandal that has rocked the Guatemalan government told a judge Monday that former President Otto Perez Molina and former Vice-President Roxana Baldetti actually drove the scheme.
Country(s): 
Guatemala
Author(s): 
Sonia Perez D
Alvaro Montenegro
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Corruption

UW Law Student Sues CIA over Data on Salvadoran Army Officer

Monday, October 5, 2015
UW Center for Human Rights fellow sues CIA over documents relating to the El Salvadoran civil war in the 1980s and the alleged massacre of civilians during the military government’s fight against leftist rebelsEnglish
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Mike Carter
Publisher / Source: 
Seattle Times
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

The Blood of El Salvador’s Massacres Stains America

Monday, October 5, 2015
Salvadoran soldiers killed tens of thousands of civilians during their scorched-earth campaign in the 1980s. The elite military unit that murdered the six Jesuits and carried out other notorious massacres was called the Atlacatl Battalion.English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Steven Kinzer
Publisher / Source: 
Boston Globe

Secretary Carter: Afghan Situation 'Complicated'

Monday, October 5, 2015
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Sunday promised a full and transparent investigation into whether a U.S. aircraft providing support for American and Afghan commandos was responsible for the explosions that destroyed a hospital in northern Afghanistan, killing 22 people.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Lolita C. Baldor
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Colombia’s Peace Deal Comes Apart

Monday, October 5, 2015
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced that his government is on track to soon sign an agreement with the Colombian organized-crime syndicate FARC, bringing hostilities to an end. Its leaders issued a six-point document objecting to claims made by the Santos negotiating team in Havana about the status of the talks, and what has been agreed upon.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Mary Anastasia O'Grady
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal

CSTO Peacekeeping Force Exercise Ends in Armenia

Monday, October 5, 2015
The Joint exercise of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) peacekeeping forces codenamed Nerushimoe Bratstvo (Enduring Brotherhood) ended at Armenia's Marshal Bgramian firing range, the CSTO Secretariat told TASS on Sunday.English
Country(s): 
Eurasia Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Kazinform (Kazakhstan)
Wire Service: 
TASS
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

U.S.-backed Syrian Rebels Appeal For Antiaircraft Missiles

Monday, October 5, 2015
U.S.-backed rebels in Syria appealed to the Obama administration Friday for anti­aircraft missiles to defend their positions against relentless Russian airstrikes that have so far mostly targeted the moderate opposition to President Bashar al-Assad’s ruleEnglish
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Liz Sly
Andrew Roth
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Tajik FM, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Review Cooperation Prospects

Monday, October 5, 2015
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjidin Aslov met with the U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, Nisha Biswal, last week, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

U.S. Aims to Put More Pressure on ISIS in Syria

Monday, October 5, 2015
The American-led coalition fighting the Islamic State has begun preparing to open a major front in northeastern Syria, aiming to put pressure on Raqqa, the terrorist group’s de facto capital, according to military and administration officials.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Eric Schmitt
Michael R. Gordon
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Russia-Led Military Alliance Trying to Abandon Yerevan?

Monday, October 5, 2015
The CSTO's decision not to intervene in Nagorno-Karabakh reflects the organization's charter and it's opinion on the status of Nagorno-Karabkh. English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Author(s): 
Elmira Tariverdiyeva
Publisher / Source: 
Trend (Azerbaijan)

Colombia Confirms Death of Narco-Guerrilla 'Megateo'

Monday, October 5, 2015
Security forces announced they had finally killed the leader of a guerrilla group dedicated to drug trafficking along the Venezuelan border, who had built up his splinter faction into a drug trafficking force, a potential model in a post-conflict Colombia. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Elyssa Pachico
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Conflict

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