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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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Over 300 Killed in Ethnic Clashes this Year

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
At least 310 Kenyans have been killed and over 215,000 forced from their homes this year in ethnic violence in northern Kenya, the UN said Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Publisher / Source: 
News24
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Violence
Civil Society

Obama's African Policy Flaws: China Steadily Outpacing US in Africa

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Africans deserve more than just cheerleading and conventional wisdom from US President Barack Obama, Senior Fellow of the Brookings Institution John Page believes; he’s calling upon Washington to bolster US-African cooperation.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Sputnik
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Security
Development

It May Not Look Like It, but a Colombia Peace Agreement Could Be Within Reach

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Deadly attacks by both sides and escalating rhetoric threw the process into doubt earlier this year, but experts say recent moves signal that a settlement between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, could be within reach.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Joshua Partlow
Julia Symmes Cobb
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

What Crisis? Urgency on Border Gone, Says Analyst

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Citing a variety of factors and government measures, experts say immigration is no longer a cause for alarm. Illegal border crossing is down and many who cross immediately turn themselves requesting asylum.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
El Daily Post
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Border Control
Immigration

OAS Calls for Talks Between Haiti, Dominican Republic

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
As Haiti and the Dominican Republic remain at an impasse over a brewing migration crisis, the head of a hemispheric mission that recently visited the island both nations share, is reiterating calls for the governments to talk.English
Country(s): 
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Author(s): 
Jacqueline Charles
Publisher / Source: 
Miami Herald
Tag(s): 
Migration
Border Control

Colombia Conflict Violence Reduced to Zero in 2nd Week of FARC Truce: Report

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Colombia’s military has not carried out a single attack on FARC units in the second week of the guerrilla group’s unilateral ceasefire, according to a conflict analysis group that is monitoring mutual attempts to deescalate armed conflict while peace talks are ongoing.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Adriaan Alsema
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

FARC Must Agree to Transitional Justice and Surrendering Weapons Before Truce: Govt

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Rebel group FARC must agree to submit to transitional justice and its disarmament before the government can agree to a bilateral ceasefire, according to Colombia’s chief government negotiator at ongoing peace talks. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Fletcher Berryman
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

17 Holes in Mexico's Official Account of the Missing Students Case

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Experts say the government's version of events is riddled with conflicting testimonies, tainted evidence and coerced confessions. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Charlotte Alfred
Publisher / Source: 
The Huffington Post
Tag(s): 
Security
Civil-Military Relations

Japan’s Strategy for Central Asia

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
With a surprisingly proactive policy, Japan is a significant player in the region.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
Samuel Ramani
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Security

Turkey Says Coalition to Launch 'Comprehensive Battle' Against Islamic State

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Turkey said on Wednesday a U.S.-led coalition will soon launch a "comprehensive battle" against Islamic State militants from Turkish air bases, but Syria said any military action not coordinated with Damascus would breach its sovereignty. English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Syria
Author(s): 
Humeyra Pamuk
Sylvia Westall
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Security

NATO: We'll Help Protect Trans-Caspian Pipeline

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
NATO could get involved in protecting a potential trans-Caspian gas pipeline, which Russia strongly opposes, an alliance official has said.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Turkmenistan
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Security

Anti-Houthi Forces Retake Yemen's Largest Army Base

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Forces battling Houthi fighters in Yemen say they have captured the country's largest military base following intense clashes which left dozens killed. English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Publisher / Source: 
Al Jazeera
Tag(s): 
Military
Security

Haiti Elections 2015: Violence Strikes Parliamentary Candidate Ahead of Vote, Report Says

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Germain Fils Alexandre, a candidate for deputy of Petit-Goave, said fellow candidate Jacques Stevenson Thimoleon directed his followers to assault Alexandre as he campaigned in the town of Les Palmes, the Caribbean Media Corporation reported. English
Country(s): 
Haiti
Author(s): 
Thomas Barrabi
Publisher / Source: 
International Business Times
Tag(s): 
Violence
Governance

Six Militants Killed In Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Russian authorities say security forces have killed six militants in the restive North Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria.English
Country(s): 
Europe and Eurasia Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Counterinsurgency
Conflict

Mexico City Mayor Vows Full Probe of Journalist Slaying

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Miguel Ángel Mancera vowed to do everything possible to find the culprits who murdered journalist Rubén Espinosa and four others on Friday. Mancera — the Mexico City attorney general before becoming mayor — said he was determined to make sure justice is done. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
El Daily Post
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Violence
Security

River Blockage Sparks Skirmish on Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Several dozen people on either side of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border have faced off and pelted each other with stones in the latest local dispute fueled by territorial disagreements.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Violence
Conflict

Russia Kicks Off International Army Games With Tank Biathlon, Caspian Contest

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Russia has kicked off its inaugural "International Army Games," an Olympic-style competition for militaries, with 2,000 soldiers from 17 countries competing in 13 disciplines from a tank biathlon to naval games on the Caspian to a military cooking contest.English
Country(s): 
Europe and Eurasia Regional
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Military

Latvia To Acquire US Stingers, Boost Air Defense

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Latvia’s top military chief, Lt. Gen. Raimonds Graube, announced plans to acquire Stinger anti-aircraft missiles from the US.English
Country(s): 
Latvia
Publisher / Source: 
DefenseNews
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Arms Control
Security

Fragile Burundi Casts a Wary Eye on Rwanda

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Burundi is in danger of collapse, its capital rocked by violence and divided by political intrigue. The country’s fragile democratic fabric has been shredded in recent months by President Pierre Nkurunziza.English
Country(s): 
Rwanda
Burundi
Author(s): 
Marc Santora
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Conflict

Public Outcry Looms over the UK’s Contradictory Policy Towards Yemen

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Continuing UK support to the Saudi-led bombing and de-facto blockade of Yemen is helping to contribute to what is the most severe global humanitarian crisis in the world today. The UK’s support for this counterproductive military campaign is driven by its close relationship with Saudi Arabia, and betrays fundamental contradictions in UK foreign policy. English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Zarina Khan
Leonie Northedge
Publisher / Source: 
Saferworld
Tag(s): 
Conflict

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