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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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Violence and Arrests Thwarted Another Protest in Angola

Monday, August 3, 2015
On July 30, the Angolan authorities played a game of cat and mouse regarding the whereabouts of nine activists who were detained on Wednesday during a demonstration in support of 15 political prisoners.English
Country(s): 
Angola
Author(s): 
Rafael Marques De Morais
Publisher / Source: 
AllAfrica
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Governance
Policing

Electronic Warfare: What US Army Can Learn From Ukraine

Monday, August 3, 2015
The US military has for weeks been training Ukrainian forces in US tactics, but the commander of US Army Europe says Ukrainian forces, who are fighting Russian-backed separatists, have much to teach their US trainers.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Joe Gould
Publisher / Source: 
DefenseNews
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Conflict

Gunmen in Uniform Kill Ally of Burundi President Nkurunziza

Monday, August 3, 2015
Gunmen wearing military uniforms shot dead a former Burundian security chief and close ally of President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Drazen Jorgic
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Violence
Conflict
Governance

Yemen's Pro-Government Fighters Get Arms Shipments

Monday, August 3, 2015
Pro-government fighters in Yemen have received weapons shipments in the war-torn city of Aden, as Shiite rebels scramble to deploy reinforcements, military officials from both sides said Sunday. English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Ahmed Al-Haj
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Security

Argentina and Chile Armies Agree on Antarctica Rescue and Support Operations

Monday, August 3, 2015
The armies of Argentina and Chile have completed the details for this Antarctic season PARACAH (Antarctic Combined Rescue Patrol Argentina-Chile) 2015 exercise, which also refers to collaboration in scientific and research issues in Antarctica. English
Country(s): 
Argentina
Chile
Publisher / Source: 
Merco Press
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Security

Everyone's Overlooking a Major Player in Central Asia

Monday, August 3, 2015
China and Russia have been front and center in the Central Asia conversation. But there's another notable player getting into Central Asia: Japan.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
Elena Holodny
Publisher / Source: 
Business Insider
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Security

Nigeria: Army Rescues 178 from Boko Haram

Monday, August 3, 2015
Nigerian military forces have rescued 178 people being held by the Islamist insurgent group Boko Haram in the northeast of the country.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
Voice of America
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military Operations

We Need to Talk about Turkmenistan

Monday, August 3, 2015
Torture, human rights abuses and censorship are still widespread, according to human rights organisation Amnesty International.English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Author(s): 
Amelia Butterly
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Governance

Benin Pledges 800 Troops to Anti-Boko Haram Force

Monday, August 3, 2015
Benin's president has vowed to contribute 800 troops to a regional force intended to combat the Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.English
Country(s): 
Benin
Author(s): 
Virgile Ahissou
Publisher / Source: 
Reading Eagle
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Terrorism

CIA Meddling, Race Riots, and a Phantom Death Squad

Monday, August 3, 2015
Why Guyana, a tiny South American country, can't escape the ugly legacies of its idiosyncratic past. English
Country(s): 
Guyana
Author(s): 
Gaiutra Bahadur
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Governance
Security

ELN Rebels Kill 2 Soldiers in Northeast Colombia Combat

Monday, August 3, 2015
Heavy fighting between Colombia’s National Army and ELN rebels on Sunday has left two soldiers dead and injured another two, the army said. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Adriaan Alsema
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Security

Army Chief Orders Review of 600-Plus Nigerian Soldiers Condemned in War on Boko Haram

Monday, August 3, 2015
Nigeria's army is reviewing the courts-martial of more than 600 soldiers and officers, including dozens condemned to death for allegedly deserting the battle against Islamic extremists.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Michelle Faul
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. News & World Report
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Military

U.S. to Defend Syrian Rebels With Airpower, Including from Assad

Monday, August 3, 2015
The United States has decided to allow airstrikes to defend Syrian rebels trained by the U.S. military from any attackers, even if the enemies hail from forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. officials said on Sunday. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Phil Stewart
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Security

Corruption in Kenya 'Worse than Ever'

Monday, August 3, 2015
Corruption in Kenya is sliding out of control, veteran anti-corruption activist and whistle-blower John Githongo has warned in an interview following a scathing audit of government finances.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Publisher / Source: 
News24
Tag(s): 
Corruption

U.S. and Egypt Resume Formal Security Talks Amid Human Rights Concerns

Monday, August 3, 2015
Despite persistent human rights concerns, the US on Sunday resumed formal security talks with Egypt that were last held six years ago. The talks were kept on hiatus amid the political unrest that swept the country in the wake of the Arab Spring. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Georgia Dials Down Conflict With Russia

Monday, August 3, 2015
The small Caucasus country had for years pursued a staunchly pro-Western course that led to the 2008 Russian invasion. Now, it is moving away from a vehemently anti-Kremlin line toward finding a modus vivendi with Russia.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Philip Shishkin
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Conflict

Why Human Rights Abuses May Not Top the Secretary of State’s Agenda in Egypt

Monday, August 3, 2015
Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrives in Cairo this weekend for talks with senior officials of a government that has restricted civil liberties in the name of national security as it fights violent extremists allied with the Islamic State. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Carol Morello
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Security

Legal U.S. Gun-Runners Are Arming Mexico’s Cartels

Monday, August 3, 2015
Researchers say the non-U.S.-made weapons flowing across the border into Mexico may account for at least a quarter of the illegal guns in Mexico, and maybe more than half. They also see a way for President Obama to stop the gun-runners without having to deal with Congress. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Kelly Arthur Garrett
Publisher / Source: 
El Daily Post
Tag(s): 
Arms Control
Security

Fears Grow as Ukraine Rightwing Militia puts Kiev in its Sights

Monday, August 3, 2015
But fears are growing that Right Sector — the only major volunteer battalion Kiev has not yet managed to bring under regular army control — could turn its fire on the new government itself.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Roman Olearchyk
Publisher / Source: 
Financial Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Conflict

Armenia: Anti-Corruption Panel Grapples with Credibility Issues

Friday, July 31, 2015
Armenia’s much-touted anti-corruption initiative has gotten off to a less-than-ideal start: leading government members of the body intended to root out graft are bogged down by questions about their own spending habits and sources of income. English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Author(s): 
Marianna Grigoryan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Corruption

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