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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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South Sudan Military Is Accused of Widespread Abuses

Thursday, July 2, 2015
South Sudan's army has burned people alive, raped and shot girls, and forced tens of thousands from their homes, according to interviews with survivors by The Associated Press and corroborated by human rights groups. English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Jason Patinkin
Publisher / Source: 
ABC News
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Violence

UN Calls for Wider Police Deployment in DRC

Thursday, July 2, 2015
The U.N. mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO, has called on the government to deploy its police force more widely. English
Country(s): 
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Author(s): 
Nick Long
Publisher / Source: 
Voice of America
Tag(s): 
Policing
United Nations

Iraq: Toll From Clashes Rises, U.N. Says

Thursday, July 2, 2015
At least 1,466 Iraqis were killed in episodes of armed conflict in June, up more than 40 percent from the previous month as security forces battled the Islamic State group, according to United Nations figures released Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Violence

Over 50% of Incarcerated in Honduras in Pre-trial Detention: NGO

Thursday, July 2, 2015
A report from a non-governmental human rights organization highlights the poor conditions of Honduras' prisons, an issue exacerbated by judicial delays and the practice of pre-trail detention, which has led to severe overcrowding. English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

U.N. Slashes Food Aid to Syrian Refugees

Thursday, July 2, 2015
The United Nations said Wednesday that it is slashing food aid for Syrians because of funding shortfalls that are already deepening the suffering of millions of refugees from their country’s protracted civil warEnglish
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Liz Sly
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Violence
Foreign Aid
Refugees

Indian PM To Visit All Five Central Asian States To Discuss Energy, Defense

Thursday, July 2, 2015
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to visit all five Central Asian republics next week; the visit is expected to focus on energy cooperation but will also seek to boost India's growing military ties in the region.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Military

Drug Traffickers Upping Use of El Salvador Maritime Routes

Thursday, July 2, 2015
Drug traffickers are reportedly increasing their use of maritime routes to carry cocaine through El Salvador, a sign that criminals continue to adapt in accordance with interdiction efforts. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Arron Daugherty
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade

Uzbekistan: US Seeks Recovery of Millions from Corruption ‘Conspiracy’

Thursday, July 2, 2015
The US government wants to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in allegedly illicit funds that American prosecutors contend enriched a “close relative” of Uzbekistan’s strongman president, Islam Karimov.English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Joanna Lillis
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Syria's Kurds Warn Turkey Not to Intervene Militarily

Thursday, July 2, 2015
Syria's main Kurdish party warned Turkey on Wednesday that any military intervention would threaten international peace and said the country's main Kurdish militia is ready to face any "aggression." English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Bassem Mroue
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military Operations
Conflict

Azerbaijanis Sentenced For Joining Islamic State

Thursday, July 2, 2015
A court in Azerbaijan has sentenced 10 people to jail terms of between four to 15 years for joining the Islamic State extremist group.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterterrorism

Dempsey’s Final Instruction to the Pentagon: Prepare for a Long War

Thursday, July 2, 2015
In a new National Military Strategy, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warns the Pentagon to reorganize its global footprint to combat prolonged battles of terrorism and proxy wars.English
Country(s): 
Global
Author(s): 
Marcus Weisgerber
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Military Operations
Counterterrorism

Have Tajik IS Militants Faked Their Own 'Martyrdoms'?

Thursday, July 2, 2015
The concept of "martyrdom," death in battle against "infidels," is a key element of the ideology of the Islamic State (IS) militant group. English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Joanna Paraszczuk
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Human Rights

USNS Comfort Reaches Mid-Deployment for Continuing Promise 2015 Mission

Thursday, July 2, 2015
The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) celebrated the mid-deployment mark upon arrival in Panama City, Panama, June 30, for the crew's first liberty port during Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15).English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Continuing Promise 2015 Public Affairs
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Foreign Aid

U.S. Fight Against ISIS Nears $3 Billion

Wednesday, July 1, 2015
The U.S. has spent nearly $3 billion in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the Pentagon said in an update Tuesday. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Author(s): 
Rebecca Shabad
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict
Military Equipment

French Soldiers Suspended Over Burkina Child Sex Claims

Wednesday, July 1, 2015
France has suspended two of its soldiers over allegations they sexually abused children in Burkina Faso.English
Country(s): 
Burkina Faso
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Violence
International Community

Marines Offer Tougher Training in Central American Exercise

Wednesday, July 1, 2015
About 250 troops from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean participated in the second phase of Tradewinds 2015 alongside about 100 Marines. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Hope Hodge Seck
Publisher / Source: 
MarineTimes
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

Militants Invade Customs Base in Akwa Ibom; Kill One, Seize Rifles

Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Heavily armed men suspected to be Niger Delta militants on Monday invaded the Nigerian Customs Service Base in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, killing an officer and carting away 10 rifles.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Ibanga Isine
Publisher / Source: 
Premium Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Arms Control

Burundi President Claims Early Victory in Elections

Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Pierre Nkurunziza claims win for his party in Monday's parliamentary poll which was boycotted by 17 opposition groups.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Publisher / Source: 
Al Jazeera
Tag(s): 
Violence

Chad Arrests 60 Suspected Militants After Suicide Bomb Attack

Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Security forces in Chad have arrested 60 suspected militants and dismantled a cell responsible for two suicide bomb attacks in its capital on June 15, the chief prosecutor of the central African nation said on Sunday.English
Country(s): 
Chad
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Security

Chief Colombian Paramilitary Warlord Sentenced to 16 Years in US Prison

Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Salvatore Mancuso, once the supreme leader of paramilitary organization AUC, was sentenced to almost 16 years in US prison on Tuesday for drug trafficking.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Drug Trade

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