Security Assistance
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 06:46
Spokesperson Marie Harf discussed Secretary Kerry's meetings in Saudi Arabia, U.S. security assistance to the Syrian opposition, the pause in Middle East peace talks, the captured suspected Benghazi consulate terrorist Abu Kattala, and the ongoing situation in Iraq including Iran's role.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 10:02
Spokesperson Marie Harf discussed U.S. aid to Egypt and the Al-Jazeera journalists, Secretary Kerry's visit to Iraq, Secretary Kerry's visit with the foreign minister of Jordan, and calls for restraint in Israel and Palestine.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 09:29
When the U.S. military helps foreign leaders, their nations seem to shrink. For days, despite an even greater of U.S. blood and treasure in Iraq, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is now being referred to in some quarters as the “mayor of Baghdad.”
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 06:52
African Union commission has proposed the establishment of a standby force to strengthen response to emerging security challenges.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 14:20
The U.S. government is taking a number of actions to underscore the critical importance we place on human rights and fighting against discrimination, protecting vulnerable populations, respecting freedom of expression and association, and advancing inclusive governance.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 07:18
The IIJ will train and provide capacity-building support for lawmakers, police, prosecutors, judges, corrections officials, and other justice sector stakeholders on how to counter terrorism and other security challenges within their borders and regions within a rule of law framework.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 06:27
The United States on Saturday pledged more support to Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts and urged the local political leaders to unite to help tackle security challenges in the country.
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 11:42
In Rabat, Ambassador Brownfield will sign an amended agreement with the Government of Morocco to support ongoing law enforcement cooperation between the United States and Morocco in regards to police reform efforts.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 11:16
International donors should certainly provide whatever material support is needed to respond to the terrorist threat in North Africa, but they cannot forget the urgent need to help build the bonds between Tunisian civil society groups and the ministry of interior.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 08:09
Assistant Secretary Patterson discusses the U.S.'s security relationship with the Middle East and in particular the Gulf region.