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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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Egyptian Court Jails Leading Activist for Five Years

Monday, February 23, 2015
An Egyptian court sentenced a prominent activist to five years in jail on Monday for violating limits on demonstrations, part of one of the toughest crackdowns on dissent in Egypt's history.
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Shadi Bushra
Ali Abdelaty
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

No Extradition For Ines Coronel

Monday, February 23, 2015
Ines Coronel, father in law of Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera feared extradition to the USA, authorities report no such request exists. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Otis B Fly-Wheel
Publisher / Source: 
Borderland Beat
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade

U.S. Open to Slowing Troop Pullout in Afghanistan

Monday, February 23, 2015
Four days into his tenure as defense secretary, Ashton B. Carter arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday morning and opened up the possibility of slowing the withdrawal of the last American troops in the country to help keep the Taliban at bay.
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Michael S. Schmidt
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Uzbek Rights Activists Prevented From Leaving For Seoul To Get Award

Monday, February 23, 2015
Two Uzbek human rights activists have not been allowed to travel to South Korea's capital, Seoul, to receive an international award.
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
Wire Service: 
RFE/RL's Uzbek Service
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Santos And FARC Praise U.S. For Appointing Envoy To Colombia Peace Talks

Monday, February 23, 2015
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos on Saturday praised the United States government for appointing top official Bernie Aronson the North American country’s envoy to peace talks with rebel group FARC.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Adrian Alsema
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

U.S. Security Chief Warns Shoppers After Terror Threat

Monday, February 23, 2015
US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has urged people to be vigilant following a terror threat to Western shopping centres, including one of America's largest malls.English
Country(s): 
Global
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Nigerian Military Announces Recapture Of Baga From Boko Haram

Monday, February 23, 2015
Nigeria’s military has announced it has recaptured Baga from Boko Haram, more than a month after the town was overrun in the worst massacre of the Islamist terror group’s six-year insurgency.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Tajikistan and Pakistan Team up to Fight International Terrorism

Monday, February 23, 2015
The two countries have ratified an agreement on combating terrorism and other trans-national crimes.
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Nadin Bahrom
Publisher / Source: 
Central Asia Online
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Gunmen Seize 89 Boys From South Sudan Camp

Monday, February 23, 2015
Armed men have abducted at least 89 boys in South Sudan, the United Nations children's agency has said. English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Air Strike 'Kills Dozens Of Mourners' In Niger

Monday, February 23, 2015
Thirty-seven people have died in an air strike in southern Niger, local officials say.English
Country(s): 
Niger
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Military Operations

Gruesome Murders And Threats Of Violence Stalk Mexican Activists

Monday, February 23, 2015
Two activists who had campaigned for justice and searched for the victims of forced disappearances were brutally murdered in Mexico’s troubled south this month.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Duncan Tucker
Publisher / Source: 
Latin Correspondent
Tag(s): 
Judicial Reform

Maldives Former Maldives President Detained Under Anti-Terror Law

Monday, February 23, 2015
A week ago, the former president of the Maldives warned that the island nation was on a “dangerous and precarious slide” towards authoritarianism and called on the international community to consider introducing sanctions against its leadership.English
Country(s): 
Maldives
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Islamic State Fight Spurs Demand for Precision Weapons, Pentagon Acquisition Chief Says

Monday, February 23, 2015
The increased involvement of Middle East military forces in fighting Islamic insurgents is expected to spur demand for more equipment, ranging from precision weapons to items to safeguard borders and troops.
Country(s): 
United Arab Emirates
Program(s): 
Foreign Military Sales
Author(s): 
Robert Wall
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Arms Sales

Mideast Crash Course for the New Defense Secretary

Monday, February 23, 2015
The new secretary of defense, Ashton B. Carter, will continue his crash course on American military operations in the greater Middle East with a closed-door conference on Monday in Kuwait, where he is scheduled to meet with three dozen senior American military and diplomatic officials who are leading the fight against the Islamic State.
Country(s): 
Kuwait
Author(s): 
Michael S. Schmidt
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

U.S. Marshals Aware Of Fugitives That Have Fled To Cuba, But Can’t Get Them Back

Monday, February 23, 2015
President Barack Obama’s recent move to restore official diplomatic ties with Cuba has renewed calls for the return of fugitives, but Cuba has asserted its right to offer political asylum to certain individuals and has yet to return a single fugitive. The two countries do not regularly cooperate on police matters or honor an extradition treaty signed more than 100 years ago.English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Author(s): 
Megan O’Matz
Publisher / Source: 
Stars and Stripes
Tag(s): 
Civil Society

Defense One at IDEX: Western Military Leaders Seek Looser Arms Restrictions

Monday, February 23, 2015
At the world’s largest arms expo, defense leaders, military commanders and weapons makers want to make it easier to arm allies in the Middle East.
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Marcus Weisgerber
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Turkey Considering China Missiles Deal Despite NATO Concern

Friday, February 20, 2015
Turkey’s defense minister said on Thursday the country does not plan to integrate a new missile defense system with NATO infrastructure and officials said a $3.4 billion deal with China was still under consideration.
Country(s): 
Turkey
Publisher / Source: 
Al Arabiya News
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

U.N. Human Rights Chief Urges Syria to Release Activists, Lawyers

Friday, February 20, 2015
The U.N. human rights chief on Thursday urged the Syrian authorities to release all activists, lawyers and other detainees they have been holding without due process, including some jailed for years.
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Publisher / Source: 
Al Arabiya News
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Kenya Sixth Poorest in Africa, Report Says

Friday, February 20, 2015
Kenya is the sixth poorest country in Africa, according to a report compiled by a security think tank.The report, prepared by South Africa-based Institute for Security Studies, says 18.4 million Kenyans (40 per cent) out of 46.3 million live in extreme poverty. English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Tag(s): 
Security
Human Rights

Venezuela Police Raid Arrests Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma

Friday, February 20, 2015
The mayor of Venezuela's capital, Antonio Ledezma, has been arrested amid accusations of a coup attempt.English
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Conflict

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