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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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Kyrgyzstan Claims Neutralized IS Members Planned Attacks

Monday, July 20, 2015
Kyrgyz authorities say that alleged militants killed and detained in Bishkek on July 16 were members of the Islamic State (IS) extremist group receiving support from Syria.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterterrorism

Iraq Can Barely Fly Its Brand New F-16s

Monday, July 20, 2015
After more than five years of waiting, Iraq’s F-16 fighter jets are finally in the country. But with limited resources and other hazards, Baghdad has every incentive to keep them out of the grueling fight with Islamic State.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Joseph Trevithick
Publisher / Source: 
War Is Boring
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Terrorism

Suruc Explosion: Activists Targeted in Turkey Border Town

Monday, July 20, 2015
An explosion has killed at least 27 people and wounded nearly 100 in the Turkish town of Suruc near the Syrian border, the interior ministry says.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Super Tucano, Embraer Soaring in Africa

Monday, July 20, 2015
African demand for Embraer Defense and Security's flagship A-29 Super Tucano light attack/trainer turbo-prop aircraft is set to surge as economically strained countries seeking cheaper multirole aircraft settle for its lower price tag.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Oscar Nkala
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Military

Jailed Rights Activist Sours U.S.-Kyrgyz Relations

Friday, July 17, 2015
A nasty row has broken out between the United States and Kyrgyzstan over Washington’s decision this month to bestow the 2014 Human Rights Defender Award on jailed activist Azimjan Askarov.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Governance
Foreign Policy

Honduras Set to Lose Title of 'Murder Capital of the World?'

Friday, July 17, 2015
Official government statistics claim homicides in Honduras are dropping; raising the possibility the country may lose its ignominious position as murder capital of the world. However there is controversy over the official numbers. English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Violence

Kremlin Influence Grows in Azerbaijan

Friday, July 17, 2015
While Azerbaijan has been hit by a wave of sharp criticism from Western nations over its human rights record in recent months, Moscow has swooped in to expand its strategic influence in the country.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
Aydin Mammadov
Publisher / Source: 
Silk Road Reporters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Foreign Policy

U.S. Border Patrol Violated Agency Rules in Deporting Thousands of Children

Friday, July 17, 2015
US Customs and Border Protection deported unaccompanied children from Mexico and Canada without documenting how they knew minors would be safe. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Amanda Holpuch
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Border Control
Immigration

U.S. Will Continue Assisting Police Reform in Ukraine

Friday, July 17, 2015
The U.S. will continue assisting the reform of Ukraine's law enforcement system, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk said.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Publisher / Source: 
Interfax - Ukraine
Tag(s): 
Security Sector Reform
Military and Police Aid

U.S. Poised to Upgrade Cuba in Annual Human Trafficking Report

Friday, July 17, 2015
The United States is set to remove Cuba from the list of worst offenders in failing to suppress human trafficking and forced labor, U.S. sources said, removing a longstanding irritant between the former Cold War foes at a time of détente.English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Author(s): 
Jason Szep
Patricia Zengerle
Matt Spetalnick
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

What International Law Says When Boko Haram’s Captive Nigerian Girls Commit Atrocities

Friday, July 17, 2015
The world must determine who's at fault after Nigeria's terrorist organization forced many kidnapped Chibok girls to do horrible thingsEnglish
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Catherine Powell
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Human Rights
Violence

Seabees Partner with Colombian Engineers During Continuing Promise 2015

Friday, July 17, 2015
Navy Seabees embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) are partnering with members of the Colombian Navy to complete several engineering projects during the Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) mission stop in Colombia, July 8-19. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Cannady
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

U.S. to Boost Military Aid to Nigeria for Boko Haram Fight

Friday, July 17, 2015
Washington wants to help Nigeria’s new president battle one of Africa’s deadliest terrorist groups, but don’t expect a fleet of surveillance drones to be part of the mix.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Dan De Luce
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Obama, Saudi Foreign Minister Discuss Iran Deal During White House Meeting

Friday, July 17, 2015
President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia's foreign minister have discussed the Iranian nuclear deal at the White House.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. News & World Report
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

UK Medical Student 'Recruited for IS' at University in Sudan

Friday, July 17, 2015
A British medic recruited at least 16 fellow students from the UK to join the Islamic State group, a BBC investigation has found.English
Country(s): 
Sudan
Author(s): 
Daniel Sandford
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

US Drone Nails Terror Bosses

Friday, July 17, 2015
At least 30 members of Somalia's al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabab were killed in a US drone strike yesterday, the Kenyan government said.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Publisher / Source: 
Times Live
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Drones

U.S. Unyielding in Opposing Third Term for Kagame

Friday, July 17, 2015
The United States on Wednesday reiterated its opposition to a third term for Rwanda President Paul Kagame.English
Country(s): 
Rwanda
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
Governance
Foreign Policy

Rubio Bill Would Boost Military Aid for Jordan in ISIS Fight

Friday, July 17, 2015
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), a 2016 presidential contender, on Thursday introduced legislation that would ease weapon transfers to Jordan to aid in its fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).English
Country(s): 
Jordan
Author(s): 
Kristina Wong
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military Equipment

Islamic State Claims Bold Strike on an Egyptian Navy Vessel

Friday, July 17, 2015
An Islamic State affiliate claimed a missile attack on an Egyptian navy vessel Thursday, raising concerns that the emboldened jihadists can now threaten this country’s strategic waterways.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Erin Cunningham
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Violence
Military Operations

Egypt Prepares to Receive First Three Rafales

Friday, July 17, 2015
The Egyptian Air Force will within the next ten days receive its first three Rafale fighter jets from Dassault, which is currently test flying them in full Egyptian markings. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

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