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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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A Nigerian City, Long Under Siege, Survives an Audacious Militant Assault

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
On Sunday, in perhaps their most audacious assault yet, Boko Haram militants appeared to attempt an invasion of Maiduguri, with hundreds attacking from two directions. The Nigerian military, taken by surprise, had to call in warplanes to bomb the militants and push them back to the surrounding areas they have long controlled.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Adam Nossiter
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict

Covert CIA Mission to Arm Syrian Rebels Goes Awry

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
It didn’t take long for rebel commanders in Syria who lined up to join a Central Intelligence Agency weapons and training program to start scratching their heads.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Program(s): 
International Military Education and Training
Author(s): 
Adam Entous
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Terrorism

US-Sponsored UNODC Project Builds Police Station in South Kyrgyzstan

Monday, January 26, 2015
With the opening on January 22 of a newly constructed police station in Jalal-Abad in southern Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Interior of the Kyrgyz Republic, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Government of the United States of America marked the results of a two-year project aimed at strengthening cooperation between police and local communities on crime prevention and public safety, the US Embassy in Kyrgyzstan said. English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
The Times of Central Asia (TCA)
Tag(s): 
Policing
Military Cooperation
United Nations

Islamic State Fighters Appear on Turkmen-Afghan Border

Monday, January 26, 2015
The presence of Islamic State (IS) fighters has been reported in the Almar district of Afghanistan’s Faryab province along the border with Turkmenistan. Earlier this month it was reported that the national security services of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have taken preventive measures to strengthen their border with Afghanistan amid reports on concentration of fighters on the Afghan side of the border.English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Publisher / Source: 
The Times of Central Asia (TCA)
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Border Control

Obama: Counterterrorism operations in Yemen not affected

Monday, January 26, 2015
President Obama defended his counterterrorism strategy in tumultuous Yemen Sunday, as influential lawmakers from both parties suggested the U.S. may need to turn to special operations forces to root out terrorists from the Middle Eastern nation and elsewhere in the region.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Julie Pace
Anne Flaherty
Publisher / Source: 
Army Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

International security leaders resume dialogue on Caribbean counterdrug efforts

Monday, January 26, 2015
Strengthening capabilities, interoperability and information sharing to effectively counter transnational organized crime in the Caribbean was the focus again for military and civilian leaders from 21 nations who met in Nassau Jan. 21-22 to discuss the threat and ways to effectively reduce its presence and impact.English
Country(s): 
Caribbean Regional
Author(s): 
Jose Ruiz
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade

Students who survived Mexico’s night of bloody horror accuse army and police

Monday, January 26, 2015
Two who escaped death in the attack on students in Guerrero last September testify to the murderous role of state forces.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Nina Lakhani
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

US Welcomes China’s Constructive Engagement in Central Asia — Biswal

Monday, January 26, 2015
A more stable and prosperous South and Central Asia is directly in the U.S. interest, Nisha Desai Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs in the United States Department of State, said while speaking at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC on January 22. English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Publisher / Source: 
The Times of Central Asia (TCA)
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Security

No Forced Disappearance Charges in Mexico's Ayotzinapa Case

Monday, January 26, 2015
A Mexican judge has said that there are no evidence to charge the detainees with the forced disappearance of the 43 missing students.
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Rifts Between U.S. and Nigeria Impeding Fight Against Boko Haram

Monday, January 26, 2015
Relations between American military trainers and specialists advising the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram are so strained that the Pentagon often bypasses the Nigerians altogether, choosing to work instead with security officials in the neighboring countries of Chad, Cameroon and Niger, according to defense officials and diplomats.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Helene Cooper
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military and Police Aid

Mexico: Over 650,000 Kids Forced to Work Instead of School

Monday, January 26, 2015
Mexico has one of the largest child labor forces in Latin America, second only to Colombia.
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Spain Negotiates Permanent US Marines Africa Force

Monday, January 26, 2015
Spain said Friday it was starting negotiations with Washington to host a permanent US Marines intervention force for deployment on missions to Africa.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo News
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Military

France's Military Is All Over Africa

Monday, January 26, 2015
France has played a pivotal — and at times unilateral — role in tackling extremism and civil unrest throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The country actually has one of the most forward-deployed militaries in the world. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Jeremy Bender
Publisher / Source: 
Business Insider
Tag(s): 
Military Operations
Foreign Policy

Mediating Mass Murder

Monday, January 26, 2015
South Sudan’s president stands accused of presiding over security forces responsible for killing thousands of civilians in a 13-month long civil war that has heightened fears of genocide and fueled international calls for the imposition of a U.N. arms embargo to stem the bloodshed. Susan Rice has stalled the American push for an arms embargo in South Sudan. English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Colum Lynch
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Foreign Policy

At Least 18 Die in Egyptian Violence

Monday, January 26, 2015
At least 18 people were killed in political violence on Sunday, the fourth anniversary of the Arab Spring uprising, a reminder of the ruthless crackdown the military-backed government has used to silence any echoes of that revolt.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
David D. Kirkpatrick
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

As Boko Haram Rampages, Nigerians Head to Polls. John Kerry Is Worried.

Monday, January 26, 2015
Against a backdrop of militant Islamist attacks, Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Sunday urged Nigeria’s president and his leading opponent in upcoming elections to accept the results of next month’s vote and encourage their supporters to eschew postelection violence.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Carol Morello
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Obama defends U.S. counter-terrorism strategy in Yemen

Monday, January 26, 2015
President Barack Obama on Sunday defended his administration's drone-based counter-terrorism strategy against al Qaeda militants in Yemen, saying the alternative would be to deploy U.S. troops, which was not sustainable.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Roberta Rampton
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Counterterrorism

Some counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen frozen for now - U.S. officials

Monday, January 26, 2015
The United States has halted some counter-terrorism operations against al Qaeda militants in Yemen following a takeover of the country by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, U.S. officials said on Friday.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Phil Stewart
Matt Spetalnick
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

'Jihadists' Threaten Tajik journalists

Monday, January 26, 2015
Militant threats to reporters have become more frequent in the past six months, media representatives say. Tajik journalists are refusing to bow to threats from extremists.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Nadin Bahrom
Publisher / Source: 
Central Asia Online
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Human Rights
Human Rights

JF-17 Presses On After News of Egypt's Plans

Monday, January 26, 2015
News that Egypt may acquire the UAE's Mirage fighters is likely to scupper Pakistan's hopes of selling the JF-17, especially since Cairo is also reportedly negotiating for 20 Rafale fighters, and shown interest in the MiG-35. However, brisk development of the JF-17 continues alongside sales efforts.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Usman Ansari
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

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