Tag: Security

Haiti: Protests Against Gangs Reflect Worsening Crisis Amid Government’s “War Budget”
Bad weather did not stop some diehard protesters who took to the streets of Haiti’s capital on Wednesday to demand security against gangs. They burned tires, blocking roads, and putting up signs. The protest was initially expected to draw thousands in Port-au-Prince, but the main event was canceled due to heavy rain. Some police officers holding […]
April 17, 2025

Top U.S. Officials Blasted for Jaw-Dropping Security Breach
Using an unsecured group chat, Rubio, Vance, Hegseth, Gabbard, and Ratcliffe were discussing war plans against Yemen. Top U.S. officials are facing a tsunami of criticism after a journalist was accidentally invited to their online discussion over war plans on Houthi forces in Yemen. RELATED: U.S. Warplanes Bomb Yemen Amid Rising Tensions in the Region […]
March 26, 2025

Mexico and U.S. To Discuss Security Cooperation
Friday’s talks will follow up on agreements reached during an earlier meeting in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she will discuss with visiting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem bilateral cooperation on security issues on Friday. RELATED: Sheinbaum: Judicial Elections Will Make Mexico the Most Democratic Country in the World […]
March 26, 2025

UN Expresses Concern Over Escalating Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, a senior United Nations (UN) official, has voiced deep concerns about the growing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He warned of the risks of further destabilization in the region amid the ongoing conflict between the Congolese government and the rebel group M23. The M23’s advances, particularly in the eastern provinces […]
March 18, 2025

Haiti: Security Forces Launches Operations Against Gang Leader Barbecue
Haitian security forces have launched a large-scale operation targeting Jimmy Chérizier, alias “Barbecue,” one of the country’s most notorious gang leaders, in the Lower Delmas area of Port-au-Prince. The Haitian government confirmed that several gang members were killed in the operation. Military drones carrying explosives were reportedly used. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé praised the […]
March 4, 2025

Putin Approves Russia-Belarus Security Guarantees Agreement
It considers nuclear weapons as a deterrence instrument in response to NATO’s advancement toward the borders. On Friday, President Vladimir Putin signed the law ratifying the Security Guarantees Agreement for Belarus, which he had sealed on December 6, 2024, in Minsk. RELATED: Russia Neutralizes Ukrainian Attack on Orthodox Church Bishop In early February, this agreement […]
February 28, 2025

Haitian Police Union Leader Calls for Increased Support Amid Gang Violence
Police union leader Garry Jean Baptiste has urged the Haitian government to provide more equipment and support as gangs, which control 85% of the capital, continue to expand their territory. Speaking outside the prime minister’s office, Jean Baptiste warned, “Take this insecurity seriously so more lives can be saved.” The demands come in the wake […]
February 26, 2025

Munich Security Conference Concludes Amid Strained Transatlantic Relations
During this year’s meeting, participants discussed challenges such as climate change, European security, and regional conflicts. On Sunday, the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) concluded amid strained transatlantic relations. “We have to fear that our common value base is not that common anymore,” Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the MSC, remarked, pointing to the growing divide […]
February 17, 2025

UK is Ready to Put Troops on Ground in Ukraine: PM Starmer
‘We are facing a once-in-a-generation moment for the collective security of our continent,’ he said. On Sunday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he is “ready and willing” to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if necessary. RELATED: Trump Aims a Ceasefire in Ukraine For Easter Day on April 20 Writing in […]
February 17, 2025

Haiti Marks Four Years Without Elected Government Amid Ongoing Crisis
Four years have passed since Haiti had an elected government, and the nation continues to grapple with a severe crisis characterized by deteriorating humanitarian and security conditions, as well as widespread food insecurity. This situation has left the country in a state of complete uncertainty about its future, despite the current transitional government’s promise to […]