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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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UN Calls on Nigeria to Probe Boko Haram Crimes

Monday, June 8, 2015
The United Nations’ top human rights official called on Nigeria’s new President Buhari on Friday to investigate reports of horrifying crimes by Boko Haram Islamist rebels and alleged abuses by the military.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
France 24
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Military

Russia and Egypt Hold Joint Naval Exercise

Monday, June 8, 2015
Russia and Egypt are holding their first ever joint naval exercise, Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday, strengthening the ties between two states which were once Cold War allies.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

Uribe ‘More Motivated to Help Venezuela Opposition’ After Claims of Links to Political Killing

Monday, June 8, 2015
Colombian’s ex-president, Alvaro Uribe, stood firm in his denial of having any involvement in the murder of a Venezuelan lawmaker last year, and said false claims against him only motivated him to oppose the “dictatorship” of Nicolas Maduro.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Venezuela
Author(s): 
Matthew Dancis
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Governance

The Iraqi Army No Longer Exists

Monday, June 8, 2015
ISIS’s victory in Ramadi reveals that containment is the best the U.S. can do for now. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Barry Posen
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict

Will U.S. Back New Nigerian Leader’s Tough Stance Against Boko Haram?

Monday, June 8, 2015
In the week since Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as president of Nigeria, Boko Haram has responded with a series of deadly bombings that have killed dozens of people across the country’s northeast.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Kevin Sieff
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Madagascar's Current Political Situation

Monday, June 8, 2015
The United States is closely following ongoing political developments in Madagascar. English
Country(s): 
Madagascar
Author(s): 
John Kirby
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Governance

Cost of Drug War in Costa Rica Too High, Says Former Police Officer

Monday, June 8, 2015
A former delegation chief of the Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) is speaking out this weekend about what he believes are the failures of Costa Rica’s drug enforcement policy.English
Country(s): 
Costa Rica
Author(s): 
Zach Dyer
Publisher / Source: 
The Tico Times
Tag(s): 
Drug Policy

US Opposes Third Term for Paul Kagame

Monday, June 8, 2015
The United States said on Friday it is opposed to a third term in office for Rwandan President Paul Kagame.English
Country(s): 
Rwanda
Author(s): 
Kevin J. Kelley
Publisher / Source: 
Daily Nation (Kenya)
Tag(s): 
Governance

Tajik IS Militants Told 'Return And Repent, And You'll Be Forgiven'

Friday, June 5, 2015
Tajikistan has opted for a forgiving approach for those who had no previous affiliation with terrorist or extremist groups and who repent for joining IS.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Farangis Najibullah
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Civil Society

U.S. Issues "Emergency Message" For Americans As Protests Escalate In Mexico's Oaxaca State

Friday, June 5, 2015
On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued an “Emergency Message” warning U.S. citizens in the Mexican Southern State of Oaxaca to keep away from mass demonstrations and exercise caution in anticipation of Sunday’s volatile mid-term elections.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Dolia Estevez
Publisher / Source: 
Forbes
Tag(s): 
Violence

Kazakhs Fight Extremist Recruitment Onstage

Friday, June 5, 2015
There are many conspicuous ways to fight terrorism and extremism: militarily, financially, ideologically. In the case of Oral, Kazakhstan, the effort is also theatrical.English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Civil Society

Egypt Seeks U.S. Gear to Help Secure Border with Libya

Friday, June 5, 2015
Egypt has asked the United States for equipment to help secure its border with war-torn Libya, while Lebanon is seeking to buy U.S. missiles through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Lebanon
Author(s): 
Richard Tomkins
Publisher / Source: 
United Press International
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

#NiUnaMenos: Campaign Against Femicides Picks Up Steam in Latin Ameria

Friday, June 5, 2015
An Argentinian campaign called #NiUnaMenos (Not One Less) is drawing attention to high levels of gender-based violence in Latin America.English
Country(s): 
Argentina
Publisher / Source: 
First Post
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Legislation

Yemen's Houthis Agree to Talks as Bombing Reportedly Kills 58 People

Friday, June 5, 2015
Yemen's dominant Houthis agreed on Thursday to join United Nations-backed peace talks in Geneva planned for June 14 as coalition Arab bombings killed around 58 people across Yemen on Wednesday and Thursday.
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Mohamed Ghobari
Noah Browning
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Conflict
Violence

Could the CIS Fall Apart?

Friday, June 5, 2015
In recent years, it has become a common observation that the once-important Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) has become less and less important. Now, however, there are even speculations that it could be unraveling altogether.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
Kseniya Bondal
Publisher / Source: 
Silk Road Reporters
Tag(s): 
Security
Military Cooperation

Former Panama VP Arrested in Widening Corruption Probe

Friday, June 5, 2015
Panama’s former Vice President Felipe Virzi has been arrested for alleged money laundering, adding to a lengthening list of former associates of ex-President Ricardo Martinelli jailed on corruption charges.English
Country(s): 
Panama
Publisher / Source: 
The Tico Times
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Afghanistan’s Uncertain Future Worries Central Asia

Friday, June 5, 2015
Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are all worried about the increasing instability in northern Afghanistan and its potential for crossing frontiers.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
John C. K. Daly
Publisher / Source: 
Silk Road Reporters
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Security
Military Cooperation

The Islamic State’s Best Weapon Was Born in the USA

Friday, June 5, 2015
When the United States gave more than 3,000 armored Humvees to Iraqi security forces over the past 12 years, U.S. officials could not have imagined that the humble utility vehicles would become a decisive weapon in the hands of Washington’s enemies from the Islamic State. But that is exactly what has happened.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Sean D. Naylor
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military Equipment

Burundi Postpones Elections Amid Violence

Friday, June 5, 2015
After weeks of unrest, the government of Burundi has postponed parliamentary and presidential elections that were scheduled for this month.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Marc Santora
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Violence

France To Halve Troops in C. African Republic

Friday, June 5, 2015
France will more than halve its troop deployment in the Central African Republic this month, as part of its handover of the peacekeeping mission to the UN.French
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
France
Author(s): 
Agence France Presee
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping
Conflict

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