Emerging Threats

Thursday Emerging Threats

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

Uncertain situation in Sudan tops report
BRUSSELS, April 2 (UPI) — Growing fears for the safety of civilians in Sudan following an indictment of the country’s president topped a monthly International Crisis Group report.

Gambian Armed Forces draw praise
LONDON, April 2 (UPI) — The Gambian Armed Forces are being recognized for their peacekeeping efforts by the United Nations following the completion of a British training program.

Assassinations underscore need for reforms
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau, April 2 (UPI) — A U.N. report is calling on Guinea-Bissau leaders to cooperate with an investigation into the assassination of the country’s president.

Hostage released in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, April 2 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed Thursday the release of one hostage by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in the Philippines.

Azerbaijan, Turkey hold security workshop
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2 (UPI) — Azerbaijani and Turkish border guards recently conducted a workshop in an effort to strengthen cooperation on countering the trafficking of illicit goods.

Monday Emerging Threats

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

IAEA meeting discusses nuclear security
VIENNA, March 30 (UPI) — The International Atomic Energy Agency opened a conference Monday in Vienna, bringing security officials together to address the future of nuclear security.

ICRC urging Abu Sayyaf to free hostages
MANILA, Philippines, March 30 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross called again Monday on the rebel Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines to release three hostages.

EU meeting to address human trafficking
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, March 30 (UPI) — European government officials and experts were in the Czech Republic on Monday to address a forum on combating trafficking of human beings in the region.

U.N. calls for smooth, peaceful transition
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, March 30 (UPI) — The United Nations is calling on leaders in Madagascar to open a dialogue and address the root causes of the recent violence in the country.

Timor-Leste police take responsibilities
DILI, Timor-Leste, March 30 (UPI) — The United Nations has begun transitioning responsibility to Timor-Leste police as stability is restored following a wave of violence in the country.