Conflict
Monday, January 5, 2015 - 12:13
The State Department is voicing concern over the arrest of a Bahraini opposition leader, warning that Shaikh Ali Salman’s detention could “inflame tensions.”
Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 06:45
The U.S. and coalition partners launched the single largest coalition effort against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) this week to help clear them from northwestern Iraq, according to a coalition spokesman.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 06:23
More than 1,500 Congolese ex-rebels have gone on the run in Uganda ahead of their handover to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the group's leader, Bertrand Bisimwa, has told the BBC.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 06:20
In a matter of days, violence had engulfed the whole country. In the 12 months since, soldiers and militia loyal to Machar and Kiir have been accused of mass killings, disappearances, torture and rape.
Friday, December 12, 2014 - 12:06
Eight members of Honduras’ “elite” U.S.-supported TIGRES special police were implicated in the theft of more than $1 million dollars in cash. DoD announced a new command for the campaign against IS. Kenya’s security forces faced renewed criticisms for alleged human rights abuses carried out by “death squads.” And Assistant Secretary of State’s Nisha Desai Biswal showed support the United States’ continued relationship with Uzbekistan.
Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 05:57
Nigerian piracy is unique for several reasons. It accounts for 71% percent of all incidents in West Africa, and the methods used by Nigerian pirates are highly profitable.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 06:33
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday that his army is taking the offensive against the Islamic State group but needs more air power and heavy weaponry to prevail.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 06:08
The regime has many critics but a fragmented opposition and harsh crackdowns by the state have left a revolution in need of a leader
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 07:35
On December 2, U.S. Ambassador Pamela White met with representatives from major Opposition parties at Fusion headquarters on Christ-Roi in downtown Port-au-Prince.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 05:33
War in the Central African Republic is usually understood abroad as a grinding religious conflict. Of the 4.5 million people who live in the remote, landlocked country, only 15 percent are Muslim; the rest are either Christian or animist.