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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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Pope Asks Forgiveness for Church’s Crimes Against Bolivia’s Indigenous

Friday, July 10, 2015
Pope Francis apologized Thursday for the sins, offenses and crimes committed by the Catholic Church against indigenous peoples during the colonial-era conquest of the Americas, delivering a powerful mea culpa on the part of the church in the climactic highlight of his South American pilgrimage.English
Country(s): 
Bolivia
Author(s): 
Nicole Winfield
Frank Bajak
Publisher / Source: 
Time Magazine
Wire Service: 
AP

Protests After Arrest of Ugandan Presidential Aspirants

Friday, July 10, 2015
Police in Uganda have arrested two major challengers to President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming elections. They are former Premier Amama Mbabazi and Kizza Besigye. They have since been released.English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Publisher / Source: 
DW
Tag(s): 
Policing

Raytheon Helps Bolster Jordan's Border Security

Friday, July 10, 2015
A Raytheon-built and U.S.-funded border security operations center has opened in Jordan to help secure the kingdom's frontiers with Iraq and Syria.English
Country(s): 
Jordan
Author(s): 
Richard Tomkins
Publisher / Source: 
UPI
Tag(s): 
Border Control
Military Equipment

Central Asia: India Woos Regional Leaders

Friday, July 10, 2015
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the middle of a five-nation tour of Central Asia designed to ramp up New Delhi’s regional influence. English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
Joanna Lillis
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Military

Why Isn't Falling Inequality Making Latin America Safer?

Friday, July 10, 2015
A common refrain for one of the root causes of violence in Latin America is the wide gap between the rich and the poor. Yet homicides in the region have continued to rise even as income inequality has fallen significantly. English
Country(s): 
South America Regional
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
David Gagne
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Violence

U.S. Ally of Kiir Denounces South Sudan President

Friday, July 10, 2015
United States National Security Advisor Susan Rice, long regarded as a key backer of the South Sudan government, denounced President Salva Kiir on Thursday and challenged the legitimacy of his rule.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Kevin J. Kelley
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
Violence
Human Rights

Syrian War Takes Rising Toll on Hezbollah

Friday, July 10, 2015
As the Lebanese militia takes over the fight to save Assad’s regime, casualties are rising and so are the risks of overreach.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Dan De Luce
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict
Military Operations

Ethiopia Releases Journalists and Bloggers Ahead of Obama Visit

Friday, July 10, 2015
Five writers from media and the Zone 9 blog have security related charges dropped, but critics say there are still at least 12 others behind barsEnglish
Country(s): 
Ethiopia
Author(s): 
Agence France Presse
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Human Rights

El Salvador Should Consider 'CICIG'-Like Body: U.S. Official

Friday, July 10, 2015
A top US State Department official said it would be an "intelligent" move for El Salvador and Honduras to consider establishing anti-impunity commissions, similar to the model that has been implemented in Guatemala.English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Honduras
Guatemala
Author(s): 
Sam Tabory
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime

Subcommittee Hearing: Africa's Displaced People

Friday, July 10, 2015
Due to conflict, poor governance and economic desperation, the countries of Africa are experiencing the highest-ever levels of internally displaced persons and refugees.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Tag(s): 
Governance
Security

The FARC’s Biggest Fear: Colombia’s Paramilitary Groups

Friday, July 10, 2015
Colombia’s largest rebel group, the FARC, is holding peace talks in order to become an unarmed political organization. However, one of the things threatening this possibility is a phenomenon older than the guerrillas: Paramilitary forces. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Adriaan Alsema
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Conflict

Marines Establish Small Staging Bases in West Africa

Friday, July 10, 2015
Troops from the Marine Corps' Spain-based crisis response force for Africa will be visiting the continent more regularly since the service developed three new forward staging locations for use in emergencies.English
Country(s): 
West Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Hope Hodge Seck
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Tag(s): 
Security
Military and Police Aid

How to Fix Afghanistan’s Broken Peace Process

Friday, July 10, 2015
The country's new president has breathed fresh life into talks with the Taliban. But can he broker a deal that his people will get behind?English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Michelle Barsa
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Foreign Policy
Violence

Turkmen Leader Sacks Officials Over Corruption

Friday, July 10, 2015
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov has dismissed several senior cabinet members, including officials in charge of economic affairs, citing corruption and "serious shortcomings," state media reported on July 10.English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Governance

Iran Blames U.S.-Russia Split for Stymied Nuke Talks

Friday, July 10, 2015
Iran has blamed bickering between the U.S. and its negotiating partners for the missed Thursday deadline at the nuclear talks in Vienna, as officials in the Austrian capital checked their optimism over hopes for a final deal.English
Country(s): 
Iran
Author(s): 
Margaret Brennan
Publisher / Source: 
CBS
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Security

Tajikistan’s Deadly Military Hazings

Friday, July 10, 2015
After a series of scandalous fatalities, Tajik citizens are rising up to denounce hazing in the military. While Defense Ministry say they are moving to prevent it, still more soldiers are dying.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Nadin Bakhrom
Publisher / Source: 
Silk Road Reporters
Tag(s): 
Military

Washington’s Military Gift to Uzbekistan Questioned

Friday, July 10, 2015
Earlier this week, Eurasianet’s Joshua Kucera flagged an interesting, largely overlooked bit in last month’s U.S. congressional hearing on civil and political rights in Central Asia.English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Casey Michel
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Human Rights

B-52s Deploy to Colombia, Australia for Training

Friday, July 10, 2015
B-52 crews are once again showing that there is nowhere in the world where bad guys can hide from the long arm of U.S. airpower. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Jeff Schogol
Publisher / Source: 
AirForce Times
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

U.S., Ukraine Weigh Expansion of American Training Program

Thursday, July 9, 2015
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are making plans to expand the training of Ukrainian military forces at a training base in the western part of the country, officials said Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Julian E. Barnes
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Conflict

Ugandan police Arrest Presidential Aspirants on Way to Meetings

Thursday, July 9, 2015
Ugandan police arrested a former prime minister who wants to challenge President Yoweri Museveni for the ruling party's candidacy ahead of 2016 elections. English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict

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