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Cambodia and India have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to clear landmines in Prey Andoung village, Pursat Province, to boost safety and Cambodia’s mine-free 2030 vision. The Quick Impact Project (QIP), valued at $50,000 will clear about 200,000 Read More …
Thailand and Cambodia’s special GBC meeting in Koh Kong resulted in key agreements on security, landmine removal, and combating online crime, with cooperation set to expand. General Nattaphon Narkphanit, Deputy Minister of Defence, on Wednesday led the Thai delegation at Read More …
Turkey has begun training Syrian forces under a security agreement signed between the two countries in August, several sources familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye. One source said around 300 Syrians, mostly soldiers, but also some police officers, Read More …
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA’s International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the Read More …
International travelers will have noticed that security screening at U.S. and European airports is not the same. While both TSA and ECAC have rigorous security screening standards, the approach can be quite different. TSA and ECAC, for instance, have different Read More …
UNMAS delivers mandates assigned by the United Nations Security Council to peace operations and responds to requests for assistance from United Nations Resident Coordinators and national authorities in states affected by explosive ordnance. UNMAS responses are aligned to the objectives of Read More …
Thailand’s Special Task Force (STF) has announced that it will hold a series of Regional Border Committee (RBC) meetings with Cambodia this month to discuss ongoing border issues, including mine clearance. The move comes as an Asean delegation prepares to Read More …
Syria and Turkey have struck a deal on military training and consultancy during a high-level Syrian delegation’s visit to Ankara on Wednesday, Turkey’s Defence Ministry announced. The agreement was signed for the regular exchange of personnel to enhance military co-operation; Read More …
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has signed a law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), amid growing tensions between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog following Israeli and US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities last month. “Masoud Pezeshkian Read More …
An official with the Daesh group has been detained in Iraq, suspected of being involved with inciting the pickup truck-ramming attack in New Orleans that killed more than a dozen people celebrating the start of 2025, Iraqi authorities said. Iraqi Read More …
Recently, the 23rd Chinese peacekeeping multi-role engineering company to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) dispatched an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team to help the South Korean peacekeeping troops neutralize expired high explosive ammunition, thereby eliminating security risks Read More …
Heng Ratana, Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), met with a Nigerian deminers to discuss work related to demining in Nigeria at CMAC’s office on Monday. During Monday’s visit to the CMAC, the Nigerian reprsentatives wanted to Read More …
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre’s dog trainers arrived back in Cambodia yesterday after completing their three month training and experience exchange in Bosnia through the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) project. Director General of the CMAC Heng Ratana said yesterday that Read More …
Eight capability coalitions, each comprising between six and 21 countries, are actively assisting in addressing specific needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform. The Ministry noted that in September Read More …
The first National Police DNA laboratory was officially inaugurated in Phnom Penh yesterday, providing an important tool in solving crimes. The inauguration was presided over by National Police Chief General Sar Thet. Gen Thet said the DNA laboratory was established Read More …
The European Union (EU) has committed to enhance collaboration on a host of measures to maintain the Kingdom’s security. This was communicated during a work discussion meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha and EU Ambassador Read More …
Law enforcement authorities from all across the continent came together for the EMPACT Joint Action Days South East Europe (JAD SEE) 2024. From a coordination centre set up in Sarajevo, colleagues from 26 countries took decisive action against key criminal Read More …
Terrorists continue to adapt their methods and narratives to exploit global events, digital technology, and societal vulnerabilities. The EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) 2024, published today by Europol, provides a detailed overview of the evolving terrorism landscape Read More …
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – An operation in South America has resulted in the seizure of more than 28,000kg of explosive materials, 3,400 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and thousands of other components used in their manufacture. Operation Claymore (11 August – Read More …
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) today highlighted the achievements realized together in south Lebanon while vowing to continue the dangerous but life-saving undertaking of clearing landmines. UNIFIL Head of Mission Read More …