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Egyptian Forces Fight Nontraditional Enemies
The role of the Egyptian security forces is not limited to military tasks and repelling potential external aggressions. They are in constant cooperation with other ministries and state institutions to help Egyptian citizens defend against…
The cost of COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan
Strained by the spread of COVID-19 creeping over its eastern border with China, Kyrgyzstan has drawn support from its European partners to aid its economic recovery.
The European Union not only pledged support to Kyrgyzstan to fight…
Pakistan Completes Majority of Afghan Border Fence
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During the spring 2020 coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan announced it had erected security fencing along more than 70% of the country’s 2,600-kilometer border with Afghanistan and expected to complete the project in 2021.…
Lebanese Security Forces Seize Record Cannabis Shipment
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In the largest seizure of illegal drugs in Lebanese history, security forces in March 2020 intercepted 25 metric tons of domestically produced cannabis resin destined for consumers in Africa.
Smugglers attempted to move…
Partners Helping Partners Defeat COVID-19
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United States Central Command holds dozens of engagements each year to help partner nations respond more effectively to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attacks and incidents.
Such engagements —…
Saudi Forces at Forefront of COVID Battle
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A mid the outbreak of COVID-19 around the world, the Armed Forces Medical Services Directorate in Saudi Arabia mobilized military hospitals, mobile medical units, specialized centers, and a fleet of medevac planes to…
Military Training City Established in Jordan
The Jordan Armed Forces opened the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Training City near Zarqa, paid for a with a generous donation by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
By naming the training city after the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and…
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan Boost Security Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have agreed to broaden intelligence sharing designed to reduce smuggling, terrorist financing, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the spread of violent extremism.
The agreement in April 2020 to…
UAE Hosts Exercise for Elite GCC Police Units
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Arabian Gulf states conducted joint security drills in February 2020 meant to foil terrorist attacks, rescue hostages and deactivate bombs.
The police-focused exercise — called Arab Gulf Security 2 — occurred over three…
Kazakhstan, U.S. Partner on COVID Fight
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Stability and security were the major topics of April 2020 discussions between Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Amid talks about trade and security cooperation, Tokayev…