Tag: military personnel

Indonesian government puts out full page newspaper ad on military’s expanded role

By Ananda TeresiaJAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia's defence ministry put out a full-page advertisement in the country's largest newspaper on…

Indonesia court upholds passage of military law revisions

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld the passage of revisions of the country's military law by…

Maryland’s governor blasts Trump for ‘scare tactics’ on crime

The war of words between Donald Trump and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland escalated Sunday with the…

Venezuela mobilizes its militia after US says it’s deploying military forces to waters around Latin America

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Monday the deployment of 4.5 million militiamen throughout the country, assuring that…

France says Mali’s arrest of embassy worker on coup charges ‘unfounded’

France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has said that a French man recently arrested in Mali on…

Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Australia on Friday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than…

Mali’s military arrests generals, suspected French agent in overthrow plot

Authorities in Mali have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian army generals and…

Nigeria’s defence chief defends military conduct amid scrutiny

By Camillus EbohABUJA (Reuters) -Nigeria's defence chief has defended operations against insurgents and criminal gangs that have caused…

Peru grants amnesty to security forces accused of abuse during fight against rebel groups

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte signed into law Wednesday a bill granting amnesty to police officers, military personnel and…

Mexico vows “no invasion” after reports of Trump targeting cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum insisted Friday that there would be "no invasion of Mexico" following reports that President…

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