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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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Gunman Kills Two American Advisers, Wounds Three in Afghan Capital

Thursday, October 20, 2016
A gunman, reportedly in an Afghan army uniform, shot dead two American advisers and wounded three on Wednesday near a base outside the Afghan capital before being killed himself, officials said. English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Josh Smith
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

France to Invest $47 mln in Sahel Counter-Terror Training

Thursday, October 20, 2016
France plans to invest 42 million euros ($47 million) to help countries of Africa’s Sahel region prepare to face extremists attacks similar to those that killed dozens in Paris in 2015, an interior ministry official said on Friday.English
Country(s): 
Senegal
Sahel Regional
Author(s): 
Emma Farge
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Military and Police Aid

UN Peacekeeping Chief Pleads for S Sudan Arms Embargo

Thursday, October 20, 2016
New York - The United Nations peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous is pleading with the Security Council to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan where he expects an upsurge in fighting with the coming end of the rainy season.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
News 24
Tag(s): 
Sanctions
U.N. Peacekeeping

Somali Intelligence 'Detain Journalists'

Thursday, October 20, 2016
Somali journalists' union slams detention of four-strong media team including al-Jazeera reporter Hamza Mohamed. Last month, the United Nations said it was concerned about Somali freedom of expression.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Mohammed Adam
Publisher / Source: 
Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Cautious Optimism as Latest Analysis Shows Reduction of Maritime Crime Across Traditional Hot Spots

Thursday, October 20, 2016
The Gulf of Guinea, south-east Asia and the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA) have all seen a significant reduction of reported maritime crime throughout July, August and September of this year according to the latest Q3 analysis released by Dryad Maritime.English
Country(s): 
Horn of Africa Regional
West Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Conflict

El Salvador's Ruling Party Lobbies Washington over Corruption Allegations

Thursday, October 20, 2016
A deputy with El Salvador's ruling FMLN party traveled to Washington, DC last month to intervene in the offices of Congress on behalf of José Luis Merino -- the party leader linked to a businessman facing corruption charges. Meanwhile, the US government has decided to support Salvadoran Attorney General Douglas Meléndez without objections: they have helped him present money laundering cases and they have offered to fund a special anti-impunity unit. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Hector Silva Avalos
Bryan Avelar
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Colombia Peace Boost as Uribe Opens Door to FARC Talks

Thursday, October 20, 2016
Colombia's ex-president Alvaro Uribe, who led the successful campaign to reject a peace accord with Farc rebels, says he may now be open to talks.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

Turkish President Blasts U.S.-Led Campaign Against Islamic State Ahead of Ashton Carter's Visit

Thursday, October 20, 2016
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter will be walking into diplomatic buzz saw Thursday when he arrives in Turkey a day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a blistering critique of the U.S.-backed campaign to oust the Islamic State group from neighboring Iraq and demanded a bigger role for Turkish military forces. English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Carlo Munoz
Guy Taylor
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Times
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Turkish Jets Strike U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militia in Syria

Thursday, October 20, 2016
Turkish jets carried out air strikes against a U.S.-backed Kurdish militia in northern Syria, killing as many as 200 fighters, the Turkish army said in a statement. The Kurdish militia said the death toll was lower.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Mehul Srivastava
Publisher / Source: 
The Financial Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Counterinsurgency

U.S. Apache Helicopters Flying in Mosul Offensive

Thursday, October 20, 2016
The U.S. military is flying Apache helicopter gunships in support of Iraqi forces in the offensive to retake Mosul from ISIS, exposing U.S. forces to greater risk. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Kristina Wong
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

What Does an Adviser Do? Mosul Operation Highlights Elasticity of Military Support Operations.

Thursday, October 20, 2016
In a sign of the importance of the long-awaited offensive, military leaders are authorized to place U.S. forces advisers with Iraqi army battalions for the first time as they push toward militant lines, exposing U.S. forces to greater risks. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Missy Ryan
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the U.S. Foreign Assistance Budget

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Using the State Department’s request to Congress for a 2017 budget, The Washington Post compiled a comprehensive look at the U.S. foreign assistance budget. English
Country(s): 
Global
Author(s): 
Max Bearak
Lazaro Gamio
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post

Taliban Denies Holding Secret Peace Talks With Kabul

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
In an October 19 statement, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid rejected any reports of talks or meetings with the Afghan government, saying, "Our stance about the negotiations has not changed."English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Peace Negotiations

What the Next U.S. President Needs to Know About Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
In the time remaining before the next president takes over, the Obama administration will neither press India hard on Kashmir nor Pakistan hard on terrorism.English
Country(s): 
India
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Seema Sirohi
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Wire Service: 
Gateway House
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Afghan Troops Causing More Civilian Casualties, UN Says

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Casualties caused by pro-government forces rose 42 percent compared to last year, with 623 deaths and 1,274 injured, UN investigators reported. That includes a spike of 72 percent in casualties from air strikes by the Afghan air force and its international allies.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Jubair: Saudi Arabia to Increase Flow & Quantity of Weapons to FSA If Political Deadlock Continues

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said that the kingdom is discussing supplying Syria’s moderate armed opposition with lethal weapons with its partners in the international anti-terror coalition.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Publisher / Source: 
National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Colombian Army Launches Attack on ELN Rebels Ahead of Peace Talks

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
The Colombian army launches an attack 10 days before the beginning of peace talks between the government and the Marxist rebels. There is no indication that either side will declare a ceasefire until considerable progress has been made. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Military

Boko Haram Overruns Nigerian Military Base in Northeast

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamic extremists have overrun a remote military camp in the northeast, leaving 13 soldiers wounded and an unknown number missing, the army said Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Michelle Faul
Ibrahim Abdulaziz
Publisher / Source: 
ABC News
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Terrorism

Nigerian Ex-Minister Arrested in $2.1B Arms Probe

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Former Defense Minister Musiliu Obanikoro has been detained by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency over the misappropriation of $2.1 billion earmarked for the fight against Boko Haram, a spokesman said late Monday.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Rafiu Ajakaye
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Corruption

The U.S. Relief Mission to Haiti Is Also a Signal to America’s Neighbors, and Russia

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
When U.S. Southern Command dispatched nearly 2,000 Marines, a dozen helicopters, and one amphibious assault ship to Haiti earlier this month, it was an effort to provide lifesaving assistance in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. But the operation also served as a reminder to regional friends and neighbors that they needn’t turn to Russia, SOUTHCOM commander Adm. Kurt Tidd said Tuesday. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Haiti
Author(s): 
Caroline Houck
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

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