security forces

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

Gain skills in using modern technology to combat terrorism: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs all the security forces to earn expertise in using modern technology alongside receiving training to fight terrorism and militancy.

Govt sometimes failed to protect press freedom

The Bangladesh government has "sometimes failed" to protect the freedom of speech and media, the US has said in its Country Reports

Amnesty accuses Burundi of violent repression

The security forces in Burundi systematically killed dozens of people during violent repression that took place in the capital Bujumbura on 11 December, Amnesty International said.

Manicured fingers throwing stones: Palestinian women join unrest

Young Palestinian women have increasingly joined males to hurl rocks at Israeli soldiers and chant slogans as unrest has spread in recent days in the occupied West Bank.

Iran-backed rebels loot Yemen files on US spy operations

Secret files held by Yemeni security forces that contain details of American intelligence operations in the country have been looted by Iran-backed militia leaders, exposing names of confidential informants and plans for US-backed counter-terrorism strikes

Pakistan soldiers raid and seal off MQM headquarters

Security forces have raided the Karachi headquarters of Pakistan's fourth biggest political party, sparking street protests.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016

Gain skills in using modern technology to combat terrorism: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs all the security forces to earn expertise in using modern technology alongside receiving training to fight terrorism and militancy.

April 16, 2016
April 16, 2016

Govt sometimes failed to protect press freedom

The Bangladesh government has "sometimes failed" to protect the freedom of speech and media, the US has said in its Country Reports

December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015

Amnesty accuses Burundi of violent repression

The security forces in Burundi systematically killed dozens of people during violent repression that took place in the capital Bujumbura on 11 December, Amnesty International said.

October 10, 2015
October 10, 2015

Manicured fingers throwing stones: Palestinian women join unrest

Young Palestinian women have increasingly joined males to hurl rocks at Israeli soldiers and chant slogans as unrest has spread in recent days in the occupied West Bank.

March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015

Iran-backed rebels loot Yemen files on US spy operations

Secret files held by Yemeni security forces that contain details of American intelligence operations in the country have been looted by Iran-backed militia leaders, exposing names of confidential informants and plans for US-backed counter-terrorism strikes

March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015

Pakistan soldiers raid and seal off MQM headquarters

Security forces have raided the Karachi headquarters of Pakistan's fourth biggest political party, sparking street protests.