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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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Prison Mutiny Deepens Security Crisis in Northern Brazil State

Friday, August 5, 2016
Inmates temporarily took control of a state prison and set fire to mattresses on Wednesday in Brazil's northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte where gangsters have unleashed a wave of violence against the government.English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Author(s): 
Leo Carioca
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Violence

Mexican Navy Begins Operations with New UAV

Friday, August 5, 2016
The Mexican Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) has deployed Arcturus T-20 JUMP unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) to the coast of Sonora for maritime surveillance operations, SEMAR announced on 29 July.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Erwan de Cherisay
Publisher / Source: 
IHS Jane's
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

US Approves Beechcraft T-6C+ Texan II Sale to Argentina

Friday, August 5, 2016
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of up to 24 Beechcraft T-6C+ Texan II turboprop trainer/light attack aircraft to Argentina, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 3 August.English
Country(s): 
Argentina
Author(s): 
Gabriel Porfilio
Daniel Wasserbly
Publisher / Source: 
IHS Jane's
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Security Assistance

China to Assist Gulf of Guinea Fight Piracy

Friday, August 5, 2016
China’s military will assist countries in West Africa combat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and other maritime security threats.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Cameroon
Ghana
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Military Cooperation

No Country Can Ensure Security Without Working Closely With Others - Kagame

Friday, August 5, 2016
President Paul Kagame has noted that there is no country that can ensure its security without working closely with others.English
Country(s): 
Rwanda
Author(s): 
Triphomus Muyagu
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Security

Kenya's Counterterrorism Approach is Floundering

Friday, August 5, 2016
Despite being one of the largest recipients of United States counterterrorism aid in Sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya's counterterrorism strategy is not meeting the challenges at hand.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Peter Kirechu
Publisher / Source: 
The National Interest
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Security Assistance

Why Peacekeepers Are Vital to the Future of Central African Republic

Friday, August 5, 2016
with the lack of an independent indigenous security apparatus, UN Peacekeepers represent a significant stabilizing force in the CAR that could be vital to the country's future.English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Author(s): 
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga
Publisher / Source: 
Newsweek
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping
Security

Egypt Receives Russian Missile Vessel

Friday, August 5, 2016
Russia delivered Thursday a Molniya RKA-32 corvette to Egypt, which the military spokesperson said was received as a present from Russian counterparts. The army held a ceremony at the marine base in Alexandria raising the flag on the warship in the presence of a Russian military delegation headed by Admiral Igor Smolyak, commander of the Leningrad naval base.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Amira El-Fekki
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Head of Isis in Egypt Killed by Security Forces

Friday, August 5, 2016
An Egyptian airstrike has killed the head of the Islamic State affiliate behind scores of deadly attacks on security forces and the suspected of downing a Russian airliner, the army has said. A posting on the Facebook page of the Egyptian military’s chief spokesman, Brigadier General Mohammed Samir, said Abu Duaa al-Ansari was killed in an operation south of the Egyptian coastal city of el-Arish.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Israeli Navy To Equip Surface Fleet With Rapid-Fire Guns

Friday, August 5, 2016
After more than a decade of discussions, the Israeli Navy is in contract negotiations with the US Navy to purchase 76mm rapid-fire guns from Italian defense contractor Oto Melara, a subsidiary of Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The estimated $100 million foreign military sale will be financed through US military aid and delivered via the US Navy from the Italian firm’s North American facility based in Largo, Florida.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
Barbara Opall-Rome
Publisher / Source: 
DefenseNews
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Security Assistance

Russia Is Trying to Poach U.S.-Trained Rebels With ‘Unlimited’ Weapons in Syria

Friday, August 5, 2016
The Russian government is trying to poach Syrian rebels trained and equipped by the United States for the war against ISIS, according to the political leader of a prominent Pentagon-backed brigade in Aleppo—and the rebels are strongly considering Russia’s offer.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Michael Weiss
Publisher / Source: 
The Daily Beast
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

U.S. Airstrikes Undermining Afghan Security, Says Former President

Friday, August 5, 2016
International efforts to help Afghan security forces regain control of territory taken by the Taliban are doing more harm than good, the former president of Afghanistan has warned.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Sune Engel Rasmussen
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Security
Conflict

U.S. Says Evaluating New Turkish Documents on Alleged Coup Leader

Friday, August 5, 2016
The United States is evaluating new documents sent by Turkey to push for the extradition of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, the alleged mastermind of the country's recent failed coup, a State Department spokesman said on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Extraditions
Politics and Security

U.S., South Korea to Boost Joint Maritime Security Ties in Western Pacific

Friday, August 5, 2016
The chiefs of naval operations for the United States and South Korea agreed to increase bilateral efforts to ensure maritime security, especially in waters near North Korea and in the South China, the US Navy said in a press release on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
South Korea
Publisher / Source: 
Sputnik News
Tag(s): 
Security
Military Cooperation

Argentine Rights Group Head Hebe de Bonafini Faces Arrest

Friday, August 5, 2016
An Argentine judge has ordered the arrest of the head of the human rights group, Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo. Hebe de Bonafini has refused twice to appear in court to give evidence over the alleged embezzlement of millions of dollars from a low-income housing project.English
Country(s): 
Argentina
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

U.S. to Increase Cooperation with Central Asia in Trade, Anti-Terrorism Fight

Friday, August 5, 2016
The United States announced Wednesday that it will increase its cooperation with Central Asia in trade, economic development, the anti-terrorism fight and clean energy, as well as investing $15 million to help the region protect itself against the effect of climate change.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Fox News Latino
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Security Assistance

U.S., Dominican Republic Strengthen Partnerships While Building Hospitals

Thursday, August 4, 2016
Military civil engineers and medical professionals use this opportunity to train on planning, preparing, deploying and performing their jobs outside of the U.S. French
Country(s): 
Dominican Republic
Author(s): 
Mallory Chenzira
Publisher / Source: 
DVIDS
Tag(s): 
Development
Military Cooperation

Colombia Busts Over 100 FARC Cocaine Labs

Thursday, August 4, 2016
Colombia has destroyed over 100 cocaine laboratories and stripped a FARC faction of $10 million in potential earnings, exposing the huge criminal finances that promise to keep many guerrilla fighters in the field even if a peace deal is reached in the near future.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Mimi Yagoub
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics

South Sudan Security Forces Killed, Raped Civilians -U.N.

Thursday, August 4, 2016
Government soldiers and security forces in South Sudan executed civilians and gang-raped women and girls during and after ethnically-charged fighting last month in the capital Juba, the United Nations said on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Civil-Military Relations

U.S., Israel Close Many Gaps in Defense Aid Talks, Hope for Deal Soon

Thursday, August 4, 2016
The United States and Israel have closed many of the remaining gaps in negotiations over a new multibillion-dollar military aid package for Washington's top Middle East ally, and the two sides hope to reach a deal soon, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
Matt Spetalnick
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

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