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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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Raila Odinga Criticises Paul Kagame, Yoweri Museveni Over Term Limits

Friday, September 4, 2015
Kenya’s Opposition leader Raila Odinga has asked Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni not to extend their stay in power and allow other people to lead instead.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Uganda
Author(s): 
Raila Odinga Criticises Paul Kagame
Yoweri Museveni Over Term Limits
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Brazilian Army Called to Keep the Peace After Death of Indian Leader

Friday, September 4, 2015
Brazil has ordered its Army to keep order in a town on the nation’s western soy-growing frontier after a land dispute turned deadly, the latest clash between farmers and indigenous people in the South American nation.English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Paraguay
Author(s): 
John Lyons
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Civil-Military Relations

Nigerian Army Reinstates 3,032 Dismissed Soldiers

Friday, September 4, 2015
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the reinstatement of 3,032 out of 5000 dismissed soldiers whose cases were reviewed by a committee constituted by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai.
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
Premium Times
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Four U.S. Troops, Two International Peacekeepers Wounded in Sinai Blasts

Friday, September 4, 2015
Four American and two international peacekeepers were wounded Thursday in two bomb blasts on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, and required medical evacuation, U.S. defense officials said.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Dan Lamothe
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Islamists Have Returned to Mali - and the People are Fleeing

Friday, September 4, 2015
Diplomatic Channels: French troops had driven out the jihadists and people threw off the shackles of the harsh sharia code which had been imposed. But now they are back. English
Country(s): 
Mali
Author(s): 
Kim Sengupta
Publisher / Source: 
The Independent
Tag(s): 
Migration

An Arms Deal Is Aimed at Saudis’ Iran Worries

Friday, September 4, 2015
In a move meant to reassure a vital Persian Gulf ally about the Iran nuclear deal, the Pentagon is finalizing a $1 billion arms agreement with Saudi Arabia that will provide weapons for the Saudi war effort against the Islamic State and Yemen, senior administration officials said Thursday.
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Helene Cooper
Gardiner Harris
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Foreign Policy

Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Want KDF to Stay in Somalia - Survey

Friday, September 4, 2015
Majority of Kenyans at 57 percent support the continued deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to Somalia, according to a new IPSOS survey.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Joseph Muraya
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa

Guatemala’s Former President Detained After New President is Sworn in

Friday, September 4, 2015
Guatemala’s newly sworn-in president demanded that all top government officials submit their resignations and promised an honest and inclusive administration following the surprise resignation earlier Thursday of President Otto Perez Molina amid a widening fraud investigation.English
Country(s): 
Guatemala
Author(s): 
Sonia Perez D.
Alberto Arce
Publisher / Source: 
Time Magazine
Wire Service: 
Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Bolivia’s Morales to Seek Re-Election With Constitutional Change

Friday, September 4, 2015
Bolivia’s ruling party will seek to change the constitution to allow President Evo Morales to seek another five years in office when his term ends in 2020.English
Country(s): 
Bolivia
Author(s): 
John Quigley
Publisher / Source: 
Bloomberg Business
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security

At Least 22 Killed in Suicide Bombings at Mosque in Yemen

Thursday, September 3, 2015
A pair of suicide bombings killed a least 22 people Wednesday at a mosque in San’a, Yemeni officials said, the latest in a series of such attacks in the conflict-ridden Gulf country.
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Mohammed Al-Kibsi
Rory Jones
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal

Tajikistan, U.S. Discuss Security Cooperation

Thursday, September 3, 2015
Rosenblum Prospects of Tajik-American cooperation in the field of security and order were discussed at the meeting of Minister of Interior of Tajikistan Ramazon Rakhimzoda with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central Asia at the U.S. Department of State Daniel Rosenblum.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Foreign Policy

Canada vs. Africa

Thursday, September 3, 2015
Unlike the US or France, Canada is not a leading military force in Africa. But Ottawa exerts influence through a variety of means including training initiatives.
Country(s): 
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Yves Engler
Publisher / Source: 
Counter Punch
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Swedish Prosecutor Says Evidence Suggests Uzbek Regime Behind Imam's Shooting

Thursday, September 3, 2015
A Swedish prosecutor says there is abundant evidence suggesting that Uzbek authorities were behind a February 2012 assassination attempt against an outspoken emigre cleric who was critical of President Islam Karimov's government.English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Wire Service: 
RFE/RL's Uzbek Service
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Mali, Neighbours Plan Force to Fight Extremists

Thursday, September 3, 2015
Mali's defence ministry adviser says that five neighbouring countries have met to discuss a joint force to fight extremism in the region. English
Country(s): 
Mali
Publisher / Source: 
News 24
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

As Obama Wins Support to Push Forth Iran Deal, U.S. Pledges Security Guarantees to Israel

Thursday, September 3, 2015
Senator Barbara Mikulslki (D-MD) announced Wednesday her support for the nuclear deal with Iran, granting President Barack Obama the support of the minimum 34 senators necessary to uphold his presidential veto should the Senate vote against the deal.
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
Barak Ravid
Publisher / Source: 
Haaretz

Kenya Makes Major Security Reshuffle

Thursday, September 3, 2015
Kenya's government on Wednesday announced major changes in its administrative and security personnel, with a clear focus on tackling the worsening insecurity linked to Somalia's Al-Qaeda-affiliated Shabaab rebels.
Country(s): 
Kenya
Publisher / Source: 
News 24
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Terrorism

Guatemala President Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

Thursday, September 3, 2015
Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina has resigned in the face of a corruption scandal that has brought his government to the brink, a spokesman said early Thursday. English
Country(s): 
Guatemala
Author(s): 
Sonia Perez D.
Publisher / Source: 
Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Ukraine Aims to Rebuild Navy

Thursday, September 3, 2015
A year after Russian soldiers seized Crimea and most of the Ukrainian fleet, Kiev is sniffing around for new shipsEnglish
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Marcus Weisgerber
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Saudi Arabia, U.S. Near Deal For Two Lockheed Warships: Sources

Thursday, September 3, 2015
Saudi Arabia is in advanced discussions with the U.S. government about buying two frigates based on a coastal warship that Lockheed Martin Corp is building for the U.S. Navy, and could reach agreement by the end of the year, according to sources familiar with the talks.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Andrea Shalal
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters

Why Does South Sudan Matter So Much to the US?

Thursday, September 3, 2015
It wasn't so much a collective sigh of relief when President Salva Kiir finally signed the peace deal this week. It was more a sense of "let's see" as the US issued a warning that it would "hold to account" any of the leaders who might stray from their public commitment.
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Karen Allen
Publisher / Source: 
Africa Review
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations

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