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Tuesday Emerging Threats

From my UPI Emerging Threats beat. Click on headlines to view stories.

Anti-terror efforts said to violate rights
GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 17 (UPI) — Global counter-terrorism efforts have resulted in widespread negligence of human rights, a report by the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists says.

ICRC evacuates additional wounded in Vanni
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 (UPI) — The Sri Lankan government’s ongoing military campaign in the country’s northern Vanni district is taking a growing toll on civilians in the region.

OSCE promotes democratic control of army
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb. 17 (UPI) — Top authorities in Azerbaijan participated in a workshop Tuesday aimed at strengthening democratic control of the country’s armed forces.

Nigeria, Italy and Interpol sign agreement
ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb. 17 (UPI) — Leaders from Interpol, Nigeria and Italy signed an agreement Tuesday to cooperate on countering transnational criminal organizations.

U.N. warns impunity emboldening violence
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Feb. 17 (UPI) — The United Nations warned leaders in Nepal Monday that ongoing impunity in the country is only encouraging the use of violence.

Tuesday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Click on headlines to read stories.

Savi, Numerex partner for asset tracking
ATLANTA, Feb. 17 (UPI) — U.S. companies Numerex Corp. and Savi have partnered to develop a next-generation asset tracking technology for the defense and homeland security markets.

TAS completes Blackhawk retrofitting
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 17 (UPI) — Texas Aviation Services has successfully completed a Blackhawk helicopter rewiring program designed to return the helicopters to combat operations.

Raytheon to support Navy’s MRTB program
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted Raytheon to provide support services for a Marine Corps observation and targeting device.

Vertex selected for Army’s STOC II
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has selected Vertex Solutions to participate in a contract vehicle to support Defense Department training and simulation requirements.

Force Dynamics names M-ATV project head
LADSON, S.C., Feb. 17 (UPI) — Force Dynamics has named a new director to head the company’s response to a U.S. Army mine resistant ambush protected vehicle solicitation.

KBR to support Army bulk fuel operations
HOUSTON, Feb. 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted KBR for the company to support fuel farm operations near Shuiba Port and Camp Buehring in Kuwait.

Navy contracts for electromagnetic railgun
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted BAE Systems for the company to develop and demonstrate an electromagnetic railgun.