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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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United States Delivers M1A1 Abrams Tank Turrets to Egypt

Thursday, August 6, 2015
The United States has delivered five M1A1 Abrams tank turrets to Cairo East Air Base as part of ongoing American security support to Egypt, which also included eight F-16 Fighting Falcons. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Security

The 18th Street Gang Just Set Out to Prove It Runs El Salvador’s Transport System

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Gunmen boarded a bus near the Salvadoran capital and opened fire on its driver and passengers on Wednesday, killing four people including the driver, and wounding four others a week after a string of attacks brought bus service in the country to a halt. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Lauren Markham
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Security

Al-Qaida Captures 3 Towns as Yemeni Troops Battle Shiite Rebels, Officials Say

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Yemen's al-Qaida branch has exploited the chaos in this embattled country to capture three towns near the southern port city of Aden, where pro-government forces have been advancing against Shiite rebels in recent weeks, officials said Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Ahmed Al-Haj
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. News & World Report
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Terrorism
Security

Ditching President Rousseff Won't Help Brazil

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Discontent with the administration of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is boiling, with mass protests scheduled for Aug. 16 and growing calls for her impeachment. The anger is easy to understand -- but removing the president isn't the answer. English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
Bloomberg View
Tag(s): 
Governance

US President Obama Warns of Action if Peace Fails in South Sudan

Thursday, August 6, 2015
United States president, Barrack Obama, has warned of measures against warring parties in South Sudan should they fail to sign a peace agreement and end the 20-month long civil war in the country.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
Sudan Tribune
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

Tajikistan Cracks Down on Opposition Party

Thursday, August 6, 2015
But instead of addressing the issues, the authorities have moved to begin cracking down on basic rights of opposition, preventing their citizens from speaking out.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Nadin Bakhrom
Publisher / Source: 
Silk Road Reporters
Tag(s): 
Governance
Civil Society
Conflict

State's Sherman: U.S. Ready to Discuss Enhancements to Israeli Security

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Wendy Sherman, the U.S. State Department's principal negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal, said on Wednesday the U.S. government was ready to discuss additional security assistance to Israel in the wake of the agreement. English
Country(s): 
Israel
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Kyrgyzstan becomes 5th member of Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Kazakhstan is the latest member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to adopt the accession of Kyrgyzstan to the bloc. Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a corresponding law on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
Russia Today
Tag(s): 
Security
Legislation

A Force For Change: Kyiv Gets New Police

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
A new police force in Kyiv seems to be winning over the public in the Ukrainian capital, if social media is any barometer. Selfies with some of the 2,000 officers -- many of them young and photogenic, and a fifth of them female -- are all the rage on the Internet. English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Tony Wesolowsky
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Security Sector Reform
Policing

As Murders Soar, El Salvador Gangs Want to Talk Truce

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
A year after truce collapses El Salvador gangs seek new path to engage government in another truce process. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Matt Chandler
Publisher / Source: 
Al Jazeera
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Security

Issa: Nigeria's Military Needs Training, Not Arms

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
The United States is ready to provide military training to help Nigeria's battle against Islamic extremists, the leader of a U.S. congressional delegation said here.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Michelle Faul
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Terrorism
Human Rights

Younger Muslim Brotherhood Members in Egypt Bridle at Nonviolent Stance

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
A veteran leader of the Muslim Brotherhood was so alarmed by the rising calls for violence from the group’s youth that he risked arrest to urge the movement to stay peaceful. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
David D. Kirkpatrick
Mayy el Sheikh
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Security

Is the ISIS Threat in Kyrgyzstan Real?

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Speculation abounds after a mid-July incident in downtown Bishkek.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Author(s): 
Aidai Masylkanova
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Security
Counterterrorism

UN: Arab League Open to Yemen Monitoring Mission

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
The United Nations said Tuesday the Arab League had indicated it would consider sending peace monitors to conflict-torn Yemen if a cease-fire was agreed, as pro-government forces made further gains. English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Security

Tata Delivers Nearly 600 Military Vehicles for Minusma

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Indian vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors has supplied 585 military vehicles to African countries for use in the United Nation’s Minusma mission in Mali.English
Country(s): 
Mali
Publisher / Source: 
defenceWeb
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping
Military Equipment

Islamic State Crisis: UK to Extend Tornado Strikes in Iraq

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
The RAF Tornado mission against Islamic State militants in Iraq is to be extended by an extra year, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has said. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Security

Amnesty Accuses Sudan of War Crimes in South Kordofan

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
More than 374 bombs, including cluster bombs, were dropped in 67 locations between January and April, killing at least 35 people, the human rights group said.English
Country(s): 
Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Military

ISIS or Al Qaeda? American Officials Split Over Top Terror Threat

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
The Obama administration’s top intelligence, counterterrorism and law enforcement officials are divided over which terrorist group poses the biggest threat to the American homeland, the Islamic State or Al Qaeda and its affiliates. English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Eric Schmitt
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Security
Terrorism

Cameroon Expels 1,000s of Nigerians in Boko Haram Fight

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Cameroon officials say they have expelled more than 3 000 Nigerians as part of the fight against the Nigerian-born Islamic extremist group which has launched attacks across borders.English
Country(s): 
Cameroon
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
News24
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Civil Society
Refugees

US-Trained Syrian Rebels Killed, Captured

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
One of the 60 Syrian rebels trained and equipped by the United States has been killed, while at least five others have been captured, according to defense officials. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Kristina Wong
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Terrorism
Security

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