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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 Hands Over ERW Disposal Equipment to Namibia

Thursday, July 16, 2015
The United States has handed over $126 000 worth of equipment and training aids to Namibia to assist in the clearance of explosive remnants of war (ERW).English
Country(s): 
Namibia
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Pre-Trial Prisoners in the Americas

Thursday, July 16, 2015
Even as Latin America seeks to strengthen rule of law, prisons are overcrowded, often fomenting more violence and criminal networks. English
Country(s): 
South America Regional
Central America Regional
Caribbean Regional
Author(s): 
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Publisher / Source: 
Americas Society/Council Of The Americas
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Violence

Raising An Iron Fist Against El Salvador’s Gangs

Thursday, July 16, 2015
Targets of heavily-armed special troops are not guerrilla forces and their civilian sympathizers, but gang members, who have killed so many rivals and civilians alike that the country’s monthly death toll is rising to levels not seen since the end of the 12-year civil war in 1992. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
David Gonzalez
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Violence

Tunisia Hosts Security Meeting With Group of 7 to Discuss Terrorism Threat

Thursday, July 16, 2015
The Tunisian government hosted a security meeting with officials from the Group of 7 industrialized nations on Wednesday to discuss ways that they can further help the country deal with the growing threat of terrorism, officials here said. English
Country(s): 
Tunisia
Author(s): 
Carlotta Gall
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Venezuela Creates Special Unit to Fight Colombia Criminals

Thursday, July 16, 2015
President Nicolas Maduro announced the creation of a new special forces unit meant to fight Colombian neo-paramilitary groups operating inside Venezuela, a move which comes off as political posturing. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Venezuela
Author(s): 
Sam Tabory
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Policing

Security to Top Agenda When Nigeria's Buhari Meets Obama: Spokesman

Thursday, July 16, 2015
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will seek help in fighting militants across West Africa when he meets U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington on Monday, his spokesman said.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security
Terrorism

Ugandan President Leaves Burundi Crisis Talks Without Deal

Thursday, July 16, 2015
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni left crisis talks between Burundi's rival political factions Wednesday without a deal, but last-ditch efforts following months of violence continued ahead of polls next week.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Esdras Ndikumana
Publisher / Source: 
Times Live
Tag(s): 
Violence

Egyptian Terrorism Bill a "Deadly Blow to Human Rights": Amnesty

Thursday, July 16, 2015
A draft law in Egypt that would make it a crime to contradict the official version of terrorist attacks should be scrapped, Amnesty International said on Wednesday, calling the bill a "strike at the very heart of basic freedoms".English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Governance
Counterterrorism

At Least 45 Killed in Latest Nigeria Attacks

Thursday, July 16, 2015
Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed at least 45 people in northeastern Nigeria, the latest in a series of deadly attacks in the area.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
Voice of America
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Violence

Trial Date Set For Rights Activists Leyla, Arif Yunus In Azerbaijan

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Jailed Azerbaijani human rights advocates Leyla and Arif Yunus will go on trial on July 27, a judge said at a preliminary hearing nearly a year after their arrest on what the ailing couple and their supporters say are politically motivated charges. English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Governance

Yemeni loyalists capture more ground from rebels in Aden

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Fighters loyal to exiled president seize government headquarters a day after taking airport, in first major advance since Houthi rebels entered city in March.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Violence
Military Operations
Conflict

Terrorism, Ukraine and the American Threat: The View from Russia

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Wide-ranging interview with Putin’s top security adviser includes claims about how US wants to strip the country of Siberia and the Far EastEnglish
Country(s): 
Europe and Eurasia Regional
Author(s): 
Nikolai Patrushev
Elena Chernenko
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Conflict
Terrorism

Turkey Blocks Access to Pro-ISIS Websites

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Turkey has blocked access to more than half a dozen Islamist news websites this week, prompting one group claiming allegiance to Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) to accuse Turkey of persecuting Muslims and warn of unspecified retaliation. English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Humeyra Pamuk
Publisher / Source: 
Al Arabiya News
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterterrorism
Security

India Clears Defense Deals Worth $4.7 Billion, Buys Four Boeing Spy Planes

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
India cleared the purchase of close to 300 billion rupees ($4.74 billion) worth of new defense equipment on Tuesday, including four maritime spy planes from Boeing Co and hundreds of air defense guns.English
Country(s): 
India
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Military
Arms Sales

Herzog Says PM Failed to Leverage Iran Deal for Security Assistance

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Zionist Union leader Isaac Herzog tells Army Radio that had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not fought with the Americans, Israel would receive a military assistance package as “compensation” for the deal.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Publisher / Source: 
The Times of Israel (Israel)
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Blood Timber: How Europe Played a Significant Role in Funding War in CAR

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Urgent action required to cut trade and aid ties to logging companies that have paid millions to militia guilty of mass murder and war crimes.English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Author(s): 
Alice Harrison
Publisher / Source: 
Global Witness
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Conflict

House, Senate Clash Over Aid to Egypt

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The US Senate wants to keep in place restrictions on military aid to Egypt, setting up a clash with Cairo’s backers in the House. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Julian Pecquet
Publisher / Source: 
Al Monitor
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Governance

Burundi Crisis Gets Serious for Regional Leaders

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Burundi’s political crisis is centered on a leader who is refusing to leave office after almost 10 years. The man sent in to mediate has been in power for almost 30.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Aniji Parrin
Publisher / Source: 
IRIN
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Violence

The Story of Brazil's Killer Cops

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Six Brazilians a day die at the hands of state security forces - the brutal result of a civil war between police death squads and criminal gangs that is spiraling out of control in the country's troubled cities English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Author(s): 
Bruce Douglas
Publisher / Source: 
GQ (UK)
Tag(s): 
Violence
Policing

Kenyan Navy to Get Six US-Made patrol boats

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The US Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to acquire six 4.7 metre-long rigid inflatable boats for the Kenyan Navy to boost its capabilities in the conduct of maritime security operations.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Oscar Nkala
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Military
Military

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