African Command Working To Counter Terrorism (NPR)
In the last 20 months, the U.S. military has set up a command focused on Africa. It’s known as Africom and the operation is led by Gen. William Ward. Part of Africom’s mission is to promote peace and security on the continent. Gen. Ward talks with Renee Montagne about the strategic importance of Africa.
UN rights chief: Counter-terrorism less abusive (EARTHtimes.org)
Geneva – Counter-terrorism efforts, dogged this decade with complaints of abuse, have lately started to conform more with international law, the United Nations top human rights official said Wednesday. The attacks on the United States in September 20…
Singapore and China Conduct Joint Counter-Terrorism Training Exercise (Defence Professionals)
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are currently conducting an inaugural joint counter-terrorism (CT) training exercise in Guilin, China from 18 to 26 Jun 09. …
Ghosts of communist insurgency haunt Malaysia (AFP via Yahoo! News)
As Malaysian officials marked the spot where communist guerrillas killed Britain’s top colonial official 58 years ago, debate has erupted over whether to allow an exiled rebel leader to return.
ANALYSIS-Maoist insurgency can hurt industry in India-experts (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters By Bappa Majumdar NEW DELHI, June 23 (Reuters) – The growing Maoist insurgency in India over large swathes of the mineral-rich countryside could soon hurt some industrial investment plans just as …
Maoist insurgency can hurt industry in India: Experts (The Economic Times)
The growing Maoist insurgency in India over large swathes of the mineral-rich countryside could soon hurt some industrial investment plans just as the country suffers an economic slowdown.
Thousands march for Tamil rights (BBC News)
Thousands of people demonstrate in central London in support of Tamils in Sri Lanka.
Troops to chilli out rioters and insurgents (Gulf Times)
Security forces are planning to mix one of the world s hottest chilli powders in hand grenades to control riots and during insurgency operations in the remote northeast, a defence official said yesterday.
Thousands arrive at Tamil protest (BBC News)
Thousands of people arrive in central London to demonstrate in support of Tamils in Sri Lanka.
Arabs Seek To Prevent Insurgency Recruitment (Middle East Newsline)
CAIRO [MENL] — The Arab League has sought to coordinate its members to prevent recruitment to Al Qaida and other insurgency groups. Arab interior ministers have been examining proposals that would foster cooperation against Al Qaida recruitment techniques, particularly its use of the Internet.
Iraqi insurgents turning to motorcycle bombs – Navy News, news from Iraq – Navy Times (Navy Times)
BAGHDAD Motorcycle bombs killed at least 20 people in separate attacks Friday in Baghdad, most in a crowded bazaar, part of an apparent trend toward increased use of motorcycles to thwart stepped up security measures.
