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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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Turkey Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria for the First Time

Friday, July 24, 2015
Turkish fighter jets struck at least three Islamic State targets in neighboring Syria early on Friday, marking a major strategic shift that could draw Turkey’s NATO-allied forces deeper into the fight against the militants.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Erin Cunningham
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict
Security Assistance

U.S.-Trained Iraqi Forces Prepare for Ramadi Offensive Against Islamic State

Friday, July 24, 2015
U.S.-trained Iraqi soldiers are preparing for an offensive against the Islamic State in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, defense officials said Thursday, in a key test of the Obama administration’s strategy for defeating the militant group.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Missy Ryan
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military Operations
Military and Police Aid

Mexican Panel Criticizes Inquiry in Missing Students Case

Friday, July 24, 2015
The National Human Rights Commission of Mexico is questioning the government’s investigation into the disappearance of 43 college students who investigators say were killed and incinerated in September. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Civil-Military Relations

Turkey Opens Key Air Bases for U.S. Strikes On ISIS

Friday, July 24, 2015
The newly approved use of Incirlik Air Base and others for bombing missions will greatly reduce the distance U.S. warplanes must fly to their targets.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Patrick Tucker
Marcus Weisgerber
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict

A Quick Recapture of El Chapo? Don’t Bet on It

Friday, July 24, 2015
Nothing would make the Mexican government happier than reapprehending El Chapo Guzmán. But, barring a really lucky break, the fugitive kingpin will remain a free man for months, if not years. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Alejandro Hope
Publisher / Source: 
El Daily Post
Tag(s): 
Security

Evidence Grows of Saudi-Led Forces in Yemen

Friday, July 24, 2015
Evidence of Saudi-led coalition land forces operating in Yemen has been mounting since the initiation of Operation Golden Arrow to recapture the city of Aden on July 16. English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Awad Mustafa
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Conflict

U.S. Troops Support DR Congo’s Logistics School

Friday, July 24, 2015
Recently, the Democratic Republic of Congo National Logistics School graduated its fourth class since 1983. U.S. Army Africa and several international organizations were involved in the curriculum and instruction at the school in Kinshasa, DRC. English
Country(s): 
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Author(s): 
U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Obama in Africa: Allies Against Terror

Friday, July 24, 2015
During President Obama's visits to Kenya and Ethiopia, fighting terror will be high on the agenda.The US is also hoping to benefit from Africa's strong economic growth but faces strong competition from China.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Ethiopia
Publisher / Source: 
DW
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Honduras Makes 'Iron Fist' Anti-Gang Laws Even Tougher

Friday, July 24, 2015
Honduras has strengthened legislation to combat gang activity by enacting stricter prison sentencing guidelines and new legal tools for prosecuting gang members -- all in the hopes of reining in street gangs and the crime and violence they generate. English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Criminal Organizations

America in Africa: Military Ties Grow but Trade Lags

Thursday, July 23, 2015
President Barack Obama’s keenly-awaited trip to Africa this week comes as the US superpower’s military footprint on the continent is growing.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Agence France Presse
Publisher / Source: 
Capital FM

Honduras Govt Identifies Murder Hotspots

Thursday, July 23, 2015
New government data shows that just three municipalities account for over 40 percent of all murders in Honduras, reflecting the regional imbalances in homicide rates across the country. English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Sam Tabory
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Violence

Georgian Defense Minister Claims Success In 'Diplomatic War' With Russia

Thursday, July 23, 2015
Georgian Defense Minister Tina Khidasheli says her country is successfully "conducting a diplomatic war" with Russia.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Conflict

Hospital Ship Crew Completes 'Continuing Promise' Humanitarian Mission in Colombia

Thursday, July 23, 2015
Over the course of 10 days, the Continuing Promise (CP-15) team embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) provided care to over 9,300 Colombian patients from July 8-17, completing the seventh mission stop for CP-15.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Continuing Promise 2015 Public Affairs
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Foreign Aid
Military Cooperation

Obama Heads to Kenya Amid Fresh Claims of South Sudan War Crimes

Thursday, July 23, 2015
US president faces calls to intervene in war-torn country after Human Rights Watch presents new evidence of alleged atrocitiesEnglish
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
United Nations

Armenians Say They'll Restart 'Electric Yerevan' Protest

Thursday, July 23, 2015
Leaders of the rump "Electric Yerevan" protest movement and other activists in Armenia have vowed to reignite demonstrations against a steep government increase in the price of electricity and eventually to make political demands.English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Belgian F-16s Contribute To Air Strikes Against ISIS

Thursday, July 23, 2015
Belgium has published the results of its nine months participating in air strikes against the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) during Operation Desert Falcon, which ended July 2. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Nicholas Fiorenza
Publisher / Source: 
Aviation Week
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Security Assistance
Conflict

Dominican Republic Immigration Crisis: Few Haitians Granted Citizenship, Report Says

Thursday, July 23, 2015
The Dominican Republic’s government has renewed the citizenship of just 8,640 of the hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants who lost their legal status after a 2013 Dominican Supreme Court decision.English
Country(s): 
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Author(s): 
Thomas Barrabi
Publisher / Source: 
International Business Times
Tag(s): 
Migration
Border Control

Burundi Election Results to be Announced Friday

Thursday, July 23, 2015
Burundi's electoral commission chief says results will be announced on Friday for the presidential election, a poll that took place amid unrest over President Pierre Nkurunziza's efforts to win a third term that opponents charge is unconstitutional.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Publisher / Source: 
News 24
Tag(s): 
Violence
Security

FBI Says Islamic State Bigger Threat Than Al-Qaeda Now

Thursday, July 23, 2015
The Islamic State's efforts to inspire "troubled souls" to violence has become more of a terror threat than an external attack by Al-Qaeda, the FBI director said on July 22. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Terrorism

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari: US 'Aidng' Boko Haram With Arms Ban

Thursday, July 23, 2015
The US has "aided and abetted" the Boko Haram Islamist militant group by refusing to provide weapons to Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari says.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military

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