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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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Buhari Warns Military on Rights Violations

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Not even Nigeria’s powerful military would be exempted from the Federal Government’s crusade to enforce the rule of law. At the Passing Out Parade (POP) for cadets of the 62 Regular Course and Short Service Course 43 of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Zaria, Kaduna State, yesterday, President Muhammadu Buhari noted that his administration will not condone acts of impropriety from the military. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Saxone Akhaine
Mohammed Abubakar
Murtala Muhammed
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian (Nigeria)
Tag(s): 
Civil-Military Relations

U.N. Human Rights Chief Calls for Independent Inquiry on Yemen

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
The United Nations human rights chief called on Monday for an independent inquiry into violations in Yemen by the Saudi-led coalition and by the Houthi rebels the coalition is fighting.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Nick Cumming-Bruce
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

The Logic of Lavrov’s Baku Visit

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
The timing of Lavrov’s visit seemed to reflect a clear indication of Moscow’s desire for further military cooperation with Azerbaijan—particularly, following the invitation for Baku to participate in a military-technological exhibition in the Sverdlosk region of Russia.English
Country(s): 
Russia
Armenia
Author(s): 
Zaur Shiriyev
Publisher / Source: 
The Jamestown Foundation
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Military Equipment

In Yemen, Emirati Troops Push Toward Rebel-Held Capital

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
As fighting rages on in Yemen, troops from the United Arab Emirates that are part of a Saudi-led coalition battling Shiite rebels are pushing toward the country's rebel-held capital, Sanaa, after securing a strategic provincial city, the commander of an Emirati contingent said Monday.
Country(s): 
Yemen
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press

Nazarbayev Expresses Concern Over Situation in Northern Afghanistan Bordering Central Asian Countries

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Speaking at the enlarged meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization on Tuesday in Dushanbe, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed concern regarding the current situation in the northern Afghanistan bordering with the Central Asian countries.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Bolivia Partners with Argentina to Boost Military Equipment

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Bolivia is beefing up its armed forces, as an agreement to purchase military equipment from Argentina has already been outlined.English
Country(s): 
Bolivia
Argentina
Author(s): 
Eana Maniebo
Publisher / Source: 
Latin Correspondent
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Putin: Russia Will Help Ensure Tajikistan's Stability Following Recent Violence

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will help Tajikistan ensure stability after recent violence there left more than 20 dead, stoking fresh fears of unrest in the former Soviet state.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Violence
Military and Police Aid

Egyptian Military Likely Used U.S. Weapons To Kill Tourists, Strengthening Case For More Oversight

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Press reports have come in of a number of tourists, including several Mexicans, killed mistakenly by Egyptian forces. This occurred in the western desert, a region where insurgents have started operating. It seems likely that the Egyptian forces used U.S. weapons, namely, Apache APA +0.00% helicopters, provided to the country through U.S. military aid. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Charles Tiefer
Publisher / Source: 
Forbes
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Summit Focuses on Central Asia's Islamic State Anxieties

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
As expected, anxieties about the claimed threat posed to Central Asia by the Islamic State group and other extremist outfits dominated talk at the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit in Dushanbe on September 15.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Senior Leaders Prepare for Multinational Amphibious Exercise

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Senior leaders from eight different nations throughout the Western Hemisphere took part in the final planning conference in preparation for UNITAS AMPHIBIOUS 2015, from Sept. 8-11, 2015.English
Country(s): 
Western Hemisphere Regional
Author(s): 
Tyler Hopkins
Publisher / Source: 
United States Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Ukrainian Troops Complete Second Rotation of Fearless Guardian

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Paratroopers, assigned to the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade, finished the second rotation of Fearless Guardian here with the graduation of more than 200 Ukrainian national guard soldiers from the Kiev and Kharkov regions, Sept. 9.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Sgt. Alex Skripnichuk
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Army
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Military Exercises

UN Urges Venezuela to Stop Abuses as Colombians Deported

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
The United Nations urged Venezuela on Monday to prevent human rights abuses of Colombians being deported from the country, including the separation of children from their parents, in a simmering border crisis between the two neighbors.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Venezuela
Publisher / Source: 
Voice of America
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Border Control

Algeria Orders Additional Su-30 fighters

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Algeria has ordered 14 Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets from Russia’s Irkut, which will augment the 44 Su-30MKs the country has in service. English
Country(s): 
Algeria
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Mexico Poised to Release Cartel Leader Behind Torture and Murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
The second cartel leader in the last two years convicted of the 1985 torture and murder of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Salazar is poised to be released from a Mexican prison.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
Fox News Latino
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade

KNCHR Accuses Police of Human Rights Abuse in War on Terror

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Security agencies have been accused of “extreme” human rights violations since the fight against terrorism was launched two years ago. A report released on Tuesday by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) says 25 people have been killed and 81 others are missing since the operation was launched.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Stella Cherono
Publisher / Source: 
Daily Nation (Kenya)
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Counterterrorism

Looking North: Enhancing Mexico’s Radar Capabilities

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Illegal flights coming south into Mexico from the United States are currently invisible to Mexican security forces. That could change soon.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
El Daily Post
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Coalition Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Publisher / Source: 
Department Of Defense
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Terrorism

Last Chance for Brazil's Rousseff to Save Mandate: Newspaper

Monday, September 14, 2015
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has one last chance to stem a growing political and economic crisis before being forced to step down, one of the country's leading daily newspapers said on Sunday.English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security

Egypt's Government Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

Monday, September 14, 2015
Egypt's government resigned Saturday in the face of intense criticism from state-friendly media that reflects growing discontent but stops short of faulting President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, the former general who led the overthrow of an Islamist president two years ago.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Nour Youssef
Publisher / Source: 
The Huffington Post
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Colombia Says Venezuela Military Planes Violated Airspace

Monday, September 14, 2015
Colombia said two Venezuela military planes violated its airspace Saturday and overflew an army unit.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Venezuela
Author(s): 
Andrew Rosati
Christine Jenkins
Publisher / Source: 
Bloomberg Business
Tag(s): 
Border Control

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