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The Philippines: Dismantling Rebel Groups
Editorial (source 
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Jakarta/Brussels: The Philippines has had some recent success in winding down decades-long negotiations with rebel groups, but achieving peace with the country’s biggest insurgency, in Mindanao, requires both new energy and fresh thinking. In its latest report, The Philippines: Dismantling Rebel Groups, the International Crisis Group examines President Benigno Aquino III’s efforts to end major insurgencies, including with the Mindanao-based, 12,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front … Continue reading
Posted in Agreement, Asia, Guerilla war, Leadership, Politics, Reconciliation, Security
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Karzai quits talks over US -Taliban dialogue
Matthew Rosenberg and Alissa J Rubin (source )
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he has suspended talks with the US on a new security deal to protest the way the Americans are reaching out to the Taliban in efforts to find a political solution to the war. US forces have been fighting in Afghanistan since 2001, entering the country to rout al-Qaida. Photo: Reuters Karzai says he has suspended negotiations with the US … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Diplomacy, Global issues, Intelligence, Middle East, North America, Reconciliation, Security
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ADF Bullies Put Reform At Risk
Kathryn Spurling (source )
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The latest ADF misconduct shows that misogynist behaviour is endemic. The time for rhetoric is over – sexual predators cannot be allowed to sabotage the reforms underway, writes Kathryn Spurling It is hardly headline news that male Australian army personnel were involved in unacceptable behaviour and the denigration of women. It is not news that the Australian Army had known of the allegations for almost … Continue reading
Indefinite detention for mother of three judged a security risk
Daniel Flitton and Michael Gordon (source )
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The two boys gave away all their toys on Wednesday night. Other children in detention could play with them, they figured. They, along with their mother, Ranjini, and baby brother would soon be free. Refugee situation ‘parlous’ – Human Rights Commissioner Prof. Gillian Triggs speaks on the ‘grave dilemma’ with thousands of asylum seekers ‘banking up in Australia’ and the parlous situation created by the … Continue reading
Central African Republic: Priorities of the Transition
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Nairobi/Brussels: The collapse of the state and the disappearance of security forces from a large part of the territory may turn the Central African Republic (CAR) into a source of instability in the heart of Africa. In its latest report, Central African Republic: Priorities of the Transition, the International Crisis Group, examines the situation in CAR following a coup by the Seleka rebel coalition in … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Opinion, Politics, Reconciliaiton, Security
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Europe Cools On Obama Regime
Charles McPhedran (source )
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Following revelations of widespread spying on ordinary US citizens, Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to Europe is being viewed with great suspicion, writes Charles McPhedran Obama and Merkel in 2008 Almost 50 years ago, as many as a million Berliners crammed into the town hall square of Schöneburg, a suburb in West Berlin. The crowds – framed by grey post-war apartment blocks – cried out elatedly … Continue reading
Posted in Diplomacy, Europe, Global issues, Intelligence, North America, Opinion, Politics, Security
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Twitter lies deadlier than car bombs: Ruling party official
Göksel Bozkurt (source )
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Social media, the supreme arsenal of the demonstrators at the Gezi Park protests, is now being targeted by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) for working against society’s “serenity and peace,” and the government is now seeking ways to restrict it. ‘Social media must be brought under order. A draft law could be considered,’ Ali Şahin, the AKP’s vice press head, has said. DHA … Continue reading
Taliban militants attack Kabul airport, explosions and gunfire rock city
Correspondent Michael Edwards in Kabul, wires (source )
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Taliban militants have launched a grenade and gun attack on Kabul airport, taking over two nearby buildings as blasts and shooting rocked the Afghan capital. Photo: Afghan police arrive at the site of the attack (Reuters: Omar Sobhani ) Map: Afghanistan The attack came just after dawn in the airport area, which is also home to a large NATO-led military base. Loud explosions and bursts … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Middle East, Security, Terrorism
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Edward Snowden, NSA files source: ‘If they want to get you, in time they will’
Ewen MacAskill (source )
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Source for the Guardian’s NSA files on why he carried out the biggest intelligence leak in a generation – and what comes next. Link to video: NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden: ‘I don’t want to live in a society that does these sort of things’ Snowden is a 29-year-old former technical assistant for the CIA Edward Snowden was interviewed over several days in Hong Kong by … Continue reading
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