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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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Colombia Alerts FARC Rebels to End of Ceasefire After Failed Peace Referendum

Thursday, October 6, 2016
President Juan Manuel Santos says government will end ceasefire on 31 October, as surprised Farc leaders instruct units to take up secure positionsEnglish
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Sibylla Brodzinksy
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

Uganda: UPDF Commander Jailed 10 Years for Murder of Warrior

Thursday, October 6, 2016
Nakapiripirit — The army 3rd Division Court Martial has sentenced one of its officers to 10 years in prison and dismissal from the force with disgrace after convicting him for murdering a civilian.English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Author(s): 
Steven Ariong
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Wire Service: 
The Monitor
Tag(s): 
Extrajudicial Killings

El Salvador AG Says Military Obstructed Investigation of Ex-Minister

Thursday, October 6, 2016
Prosecutors in El Salvador say the armed forces are obstructing an investigation into a former defense minister accused of arms trafficking, further complicating a case that has already become highly politicized. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
David Gagne
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Military
Arms Control

South Sudan Journalist in Hiding Over Report on War Profiteering by Leaders

Thursday, October 6, 2016
A South Sudanese human rights advocate and journalist is on the run after being accused of being one of the witnesses who provided information that yielded the recent Sentry Report that detailed how South Sudanese leaders have been using their positions to profit from civil war.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Joseph Oduha
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Conflict

Iraq Requests UN Emergency Meeting on Turkish Troops in North

Thursday, October 6, 2016
Turkey's parliament voted last week to extend the deployment of an estimated 2,000 troops across northern Iraq by a year to combat "terrorist organizations" - a likely reference to Kurdish rebels as well as Islamic State.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

U.S. Bombing in Libya Intensifies

Thursday, October 6, 2016
U.S. warplanes bombarded Islamic State group targets Sunday in Libya, knocking out a command and control facility, nearly 70 enemy fighting positions and several other sites in what was the heaviest day of bombing since the two-month-old operation began, according to U.S. Africa Command data.English
Country(s): 
Libya
Author(s): 
John Vandiver
Publisher / Source: 
Stars and Stripes
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Terrorism

Brazil’s Infamous Prison Massacre Stirs Controversy 24 Years Later

Thursday, October 6, 2016
Judges throw out convictions of 74 military police previously sentenced for murdering 111 inmates. The Sept. 27 decision has also reignited concerns about police brutality in a country with one of the highest levels of killings by police in the world. English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Author(s): 
Luciana Magalhaes
Jeffrey Lewis
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Law Enforcement
Extrajudicial Killings

Nigeria: Buhari Urges Stronger Global Alliance Against Terrorism

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for stronger global alliance on intelligence and information sharing to halt terrorism which according to him, currently haunts both developing and developed nations.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Isiaki Wakili
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Wire Service: 
Daily Trust
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterterrorism

India Tries to Hasten U.S. Defense Deals amid Election Uncertainty

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
India is trying to hasten a deal with the United States to buy Predator drone aircraft for military surveillance.English
Country(s): 
India
Author(s): 
Sanjeev Miglani
Rupam Jain
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Drones
Arms Sales

U.S. Helicopters Support 3rd Day of Battle Against Taliban in Kunduz, Afghans Say

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
American helicopters provided air support to Afghan troops on the ground in the wake of the multipronged attack on Kunduz launched by the Taliban this week.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Rahim Faiez
Amir Shah
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Kyrgyzstan: Security Services Detain Tajik Activist’s Wife

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Kyrgyzstan’s security services detained the wife of a Tajik opposition figure over the weekend, sparking concern that governments in the region are collaborating to silence one another’s political opponents.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Conflict

2016 Foreign Military Sales Totals Down

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
US foreign military sales dropped by around $10 billion in 2016, but the Pentagon’s top weapon sales official isn’t concerned that interest is waning globally. English
Country(s): 
Global
Author(s): 
Aaron Mehta
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Ban Appoints Hubert Price of U.S. as Head of the UN Support Office in Somalia

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Hubert Price of the United States as Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Publisher / Source: 
UN News Center
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

Pentagon Fronts Bomb Buys For Allies Fighting ISIS

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
The Pentagon is buying bombs for allies to drop on Islamic State militants, essentially fronting the cash to speed up weapons deliveries, top military officials said.English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Marcus Weisgerber
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Terrorism

5 Clever Ways Mexico Cartels Move Drugs Across U.S. Border

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Every day, Mexico's cartels attempt to ship untold quantities of drugs across the US border. And every day, Mexican and US authorities try to stop them. In recent years, crime groups have begun to experiment with a wide range of innovative methods.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Mike LaSusa
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade
Counternarcotics

Latin America Could Cut Its Murder Rate By 50 Percent. Here’s How.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
In spite of improvements in democratic governance and poverty reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean, violent crime has continued to spiral out of control in many countries and cities. Governments should set specific targets to get the homicide epidemic under control. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
South America Regional
Author(s): 
Robert Muggah
Nathalie Alvarado
Publisher / Source: 
America's Quarterly
Tag(s): 
Civil Society

Colombia's 'No' Vote Leaves FARC in Dangerous Limbo

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
At the very least, the October 2 "No" vote in the plebiscite on Colombia's peace accord opens the process to a series of modifications. At most, it could result in a complete collapse of negotiations and a return to full-scale war.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Jeremy McDermott
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

White House Rolls Out Armed Drone Declaration

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
The Obama administration has lined up more than 40 countries who have agreed to a joint declaration on the import and export of armed unmanned systems, in what the US State Department is billing as the first step toward creating global norms for the weapon systems. English
Country(s): 
Global
Author(s): 
Aaron Mehta
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Drones

Obama Administration Considering Strikes on Assad, Again

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
U.S. military strikes against the Assad regime will be back on the table Wednesday at the White House, when top national security officials in the Obama administration are set to discuss options for the way forward in Syria.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Josh Rogin
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Security Assistance

Officials: 3 U.S. Warships Off Yemen Following Attack on UAE Ship

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Three U.S. warships are operating off the coast Yemen following a guided missile attack against a UAE operated ship by Houthi rebels, two U.S. defense officials confirmed to USNI News on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Sam LaGrone
Publisher / Source: 
USNI News
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

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