Tag: Security
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Bandits Burn Police Station, Attack Church, Kidnap Residents in Niger State
Overview of the Attacks In a brazen attack that has heightened insecurity in central Nigeria, bandits targeted public institutions and a place of worship in Niger State. Reports indicate that the Divisional Police Station in Agwara town, the administrative headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area, was set on fire by armed assailants. Local residents say…
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Bandits Burn Police Station, Raid Church, Kidnap in Niger State
Overview of the Attack In a brazen assault that has unsettled residents of Niger State, armed bandits attacked the Divisional Police Station in Agwara town, the headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area. Reports indicate the attackers set the police station ablaze before moving on to raid a local church and abduct several residents. The incident…
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World Cup 2026 in North America: FSE Alarmed by ICE Raids Ahead of Tournament
Overview: A preseason climate of concern for fans The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has been accompanied by worries beyond the pitch. Football Supporters Europe (FSE), a body representing a broad spectrum of football fans, announced it is “extremely concerned by the ongoing militarisation of police forces in the US”…
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This Week in Peace #113: Key Peacebuilding Updates (January 30)
This Week in Peace #113: A concise roundup of global peacekeeping updates As conflicts continue to shape regional dynamics, this week’s peacekeeping brief highlights three important developments across Africa and South Asia. From the DRC’s UN mission facilitating the return of former combatants to the precarious security situation in Jonglei, South Sudan, and Pakistan’s emphasis…
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Eby Calls Extortion Wave a ‘Terror Attack in Slow Motion’: A Wake‑Up Call for BC Security
BC Faces a Rising Threat: Extortion as a Slow-Moving Terror British Columbia is grappling with a surge in extortion crimes that Premier David Eby describes as a “terror attack in slow motion.” The provocative analogy highlights the creeping, damaging nature of the threats that residents and businesses face, and it underscores the urgency of a…
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UK Ministers say Russia’s victory in Ukraine is not a foregone conclusion at OSCE meeting
UK argues Russia’s victory in Ukraine is not inevitable The United Kingdom asserted at a recent meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) that a Russian victory in Ukraine is far from certain. Speaking on behalf of the UK delegation, Ankur Narayan, the Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs, rejected any suggestion that…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions: The Rising South Asia Flashpoint
Introduction: A Quiet Yet Critical Frontier The Afghanistan-Pakistan border, long marked by contested lines and shifting allegiances, has emerged as a disproportionate source of instability in South Asia. While India and Pakistan often dominate headlines, the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan poses a more nuanced and potentially more volatile flashpoint. A mix of militant networks,…
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ICE Agents to Join U.S. Winter Olympics Delegation in Italy Sparks Italian Backlash
ICE Agents to Join U.S. Winter Olympics Delegation in Italy The Department of Homeland Security confirmed on Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will accompany the United States’ delegation during the upcoming Winter Olympics, which will be held in Italy next month. The announcement has ignited a contentious debate both at home and…
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ICE Agents to Join U.S. Olympics Delegation in Italy Amid Italian Backlash
ICE Agents to Join U.S. Olympics Delegation in Italy The Department of Homeland Security confirmed on Tuesday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will accompany the United States delegation to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. The move, described by officials as a routine security measure, has become a flashpoint in Italy, where…
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Police Reservists in Namibia: A Vital Civic Platform for Safety
Introduction: A Civic Pillar in Namibian Safety Becoming a police reservist is often described as volunteering. In Namibia, however, this description captures only part of the story. Police reservists embody a broader civic responsibility that directly influences how safety is approached, how accountability is maintained, and how the public collaborates with the police. In a…