BRUSSELS, May 26 (UPI) — Maintaining recent security gains in Colombia will require government attention to human-rights abuses, a report from the International Crisis Group says.

KHARTOUM, Sudan, May 26 (UPI) — A surge in rebel fighting in the Darfur region of Sudan, forcing hundreds of civilians from their homes, has prompted criticism from the United Nations.

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, May 26 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe says a program designed to reform Kyrgyzstan’s police is showing signs of success.

ALMATY, Kazakhstan, May 26 (UPI) — Top security authorities gathered in Kazakhstan Tuesday for a seminar to address security in Central Asia and the South Caucasus regions.

DOHA, Qatar, May 26 (UPI) — Ukrainian officials are taking part in a financial intelligence conference in Qatar designed to address efforts to counter terrorist financing.