Security Sector Reform
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 13:57
Effective security sector reform (SSR) efforts in Africa should align with on-the-ground realities and insecurities of African people and states in order to build a sense of genuine ownership and participation by citizens and civil society, two international experts said at a weeklong Africa Center program on SSR in Central Africa.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 08:06
US assistance and professional expertise will be critical to successfully complete police reforms in Kazakhstan.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 07:36
The council approved a nonbinding presidential statement Monday that "stresses the urgent need to strengthen military and police institutions" and strongly condemns the killing of unarmed protesters in the capital, Tripoli, last month.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 07:32
Many countries and private entities are interested in benefitting from the risky endeavour of training the Libyan armed forces, and expanding their influence within the resource rich country.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 06:54
Recently defeated M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have continued to recruit fighters in neighboring Rwanda while the Congolese army has been involved in human rights abuses and corruption, according to a confidential U.N. report.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 08:25
Brazen al Qaeda attacks on top government targets in Yemen are unlikely to abate while security services remain divided, ill-equipped and infiltrated by militants, and efforts to repair the country's fractured political life remain stalled.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 06:12
However, when we train Libyan officers abroad, we must have a program to harmonize these groups so that they don’t turn into militias affiliated with different countries.
Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 07:49
The meeting included "a broad discussion to promote bilateral political-military relations, advance Yemen's political transition and efforts to restructure the military and security services, and coordinate on security issues and assistance."
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 07:34
Almost three years after his removal, a military-installed government is ruling Egypt, and critics say the security forces remain completely unaccountable.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 07:19
As militia-related violence continues to escalate in Libya, U.S. Department of Defense officials announce preliminary plans to train Libyan soldiers with the help of NATO allies.