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Current Operations

• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 02 May 2012 [PDF]
• Explainer: What Does The U.S.-Afghan Partnership Accord Mean? RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have signed a new partnership accord committing Washington to support Kabul for 10 years after NATO forces leave by 2014.
• Political Development Lags in Afghanistan VOA 02 May 2012 -- The strategic partnership agreement signed by the U.S. and Afghan presidents outlines a continued U.S. commitment to Afghanistan beyond the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops.
• US-Afghan Partnership Accord Brings Challenges, Benefits VOA 02 May 2012 -- The U.S.-Afghan strategic partnership agreement signed by U.S. President Barack Obama and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai is being greeted with mixed feelings in and outside of Afghanistan.
• Afghan Forces Contain Taliban Attack in Kabul AFPS 02 May 2012 -- Afghan security forces led a capable and quick response in containing a Taliban attack in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul.
• At Least 10 Killed In Kabul Attacks RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- At least 10 people, including three attackers, have been killed in Kabul in an attack by Taliban militants, shortly after a surprise visit to Afghanistan by U.S. President Barack Obama.
• Taliban Kills 7 in Kabul After Obama Visit VOA 02 May 2012 -- Insurgents killed at least seven people in an attack targeting foreigners in Kabul, just two hours after U.S. President Barack Obama left Afghanistan.
• Explosions Rock Kabul After Obama Visit RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- At least two explosions hit Kabul after U.S. President Barack Obama left the Afghan capital following a surprise visit .
• Paratroopers remain vigilant along Afghanitan's Highway 1 Army News 02 May 2012 -- Making sure Highway 1 stays open is the lynchpin of this whole operation.
• Afghan forces prepare to take reigns in Kajaki security USMC News 02 May 2012 -- The Army units in the Kajaki have reached a point where they operate independently, and the Afghan Uniformed Police are striving to attain the same level of independence.
• 'Eyes on the enemy': Marines man northernmost position in Kajaki USMC News 02 May 2012 -- Key commanders of Afghan and Marine forces took a tour of a vital partnered position in Kajaki, April 20.
• UN official urges support for new strategy to assist Afghan refugees UN News Centre 02 May 2012 -- The head of the United Nations refugee agency urged the international community to back a new regional strategy aimed at improving conditions for Afghan refugees.
• South Asia Regional Stability Depends on Solutions for Afghan Refugees VOA 02 May 2012 -- The United Nations says peace and stability will not be achieved in south Asia until durable solutions are found for millions of Afghan refugees.
• Bin Laden's Declassified Notes To Go Online RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- The United States is expected to make available online a selection of declassified notes and letters from Osama Bin Laden.
• Hundreds of Pakistanis Rally on bin Laden Death Anniversary VOA 02 May 2012 -- Hundreds of Pakistanis took to the streets Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden's death.
• New York National Guard Participates in Security Mission on Anniversary of Bin Laden Death Army News 02 May 2012 -- Members of the New York National Guard's full-time security force in New York City completed their 100th Multi-Agency Super Surge operation.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Experts to Make Missile Defense Case at Moscow Meeting AFPS 02 May 2012 -- At Russia’s international missile defense conference in Moscow, U.S. experts will make their case for missile defense plan.
• Turkish, U.S. Inspectors to Fly Over Russia RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- A group of Turkish and U.S. inspectors will make a joint observation flight over Russia in line with the international Open Skies Treaty.
• Official: Asia-Pacific Strategy Drives Planned Marine Move AFPS 02 May 2012 -- The agreement between the United States and Japan to relocate some 9,000 Marines from Okinawa is an example of how American troops will build a more flexible, deployable force structure in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Theodore Roosevelt Overhead Rehabilitation Team Prepares for Crew Move Aboard NNS 02 May 2012 -- The overhead rehabilitation team aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt is playing a large role in helping the ship meet its next big Refueling Complex Overhaul goal.
• Iwo Jima Conducts First CONREP of Deployment NNS 02 May 2012 -- USS Iwo Jima conducted its first connected replenishment-at-sea of their deployment with USNS Kanawha, April 29.
• Independence Arrives in San Diego NNS 02 May 2012 -- The USS Independence arrived at Naval Base San Diego May 2, completing the ship's maiden voyage to her homeport.
• Army's tactical communications network backbone heads into its operational test Army News 02 May 2012 -- Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 2 is nearing the finish line as it heads into its largest operational test this month.
• Tablet PC to replace paper for Network Integration Evaluation Army News 02 May 2012 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command is beginning to replace paper with digital data collection options in preparation for the next Network Integration Evaluation at White Sands Missile Range this May.
• JTRS advances 'Cognitive Radio' concept Army News 02 May 2012 -- The Joint Program Executive Office for Joint Tactical Radio Systems is moving closer to its vision of Cognitive Radio.
• Service Life Extension Program Breathes New Life into an Aging Warrior Army News 02 May 2012 -- The AN/TSC-93 Tactical Satellite, or TACSAT, System's Service Life Extension Program, referred to as SLEP, recently produced the AN/TSC-93E, Lynx.
• 'Diamond' Brigade 'creates the thunder' during III Corps Warfighter ramp up Army News 02 May 2012 -- The III Corps Warfighter ramp up is a digital exercise that simulates a unified land operation mission to validate the systems and processes throughout its organization.
• USS Simpson Concludes Participation in Saharan Express 2012 NNS 02 May 2012 -- Sailors aboard the USS Simpson concluded their participation in exercise Saharan Express 2012 while underway off the coast of West Africa, April 30.
• Pentagon Force Protection Agency Tenth Anniversary Remarks DoD 02 May 2012
• Agency Marks Decade of Protecting Pentagon AFPS 02 May 2012 -- The Pentagon is a symbol of American military might, and that makes it a target that must be protected, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said.
• Environmental Defense Fund Reception (Energy, Security, and the Environment) DoD 02 May 2012
• Rearmament of Russian Army to Boost Economy – Dvorkovich RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- The Russian government expects that the rearmament of the army will boost the growth of the entire Russian industry, presidential aide Arkady Dvorkovich said.
• Ammo Blast Kills Six in Russia RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- Six soldiers were killed and three injured in the Nizhny Novgorod region when ammunition they were unloading for destruction blew up.
• Russia Pulls Out of Indonesian Rocket System Tender RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- Russia’s arms trading company Rosoboronexport has pulled out of an Indonesian tender for the supply of multiple launch rocket systems.
• HMS Dauntless impresses in Atlantic exercise UK MOD 02 May 2012 -- HMS Dauntless impressed the members of other navies during a multinational exercise in the Atlantic last week to practise improving security at sea.
• Typhoon jets arrive at RAF Northolt for Olympics role UK MOD 02 May 2012 -- Typhoon fighter jets arrived at RAF Northolt today to take part in a major military exercise to test security for the forthcoming London Olympic Games.
• Since induction 482 MiG aircraft accidents look place in India: Report IRNA 02 May 2012 -- 482 MiG aircraft accidents took place since Financial Year (FY) 1971-72 to FY 2012-13 (till 19th April 2012).
• Taiwan needs advanced F-16 C/D jets: defense official CNA 02 May 2012 -- Taiwan needs advanced F-16 C/D jet fighters, Deputy Defense Minister Andrew Yang said.
• U.S. concerned about Taiwan's military strategy on Taiping: lawmaker CNA 02 May 2012 -- The United States has expressed "mild concern" over a proposal for Taiwan to deploy missiles on Taiping Island.
• Taiwan Lawmakers urge deployment of more military might on Taiping Island CNA 02 May 2012 -- Legislators urged the government to deploy more weaponry to Taiping Island, days after they toured the island.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, May 2, 2012 US Dept. of State 02 May 2012

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for May 02, 2012

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 02 May 2012 United Nations 02 May 2012
• Syrian Opposition Needs Unity But Continues to Splinter VOA 02 May 2012 -- The Syrian opposition is splintering into even more factions.
• Rights Group Accuses Syria of War Crimes VOA 02 May 2012 -- An international rights group accused Syria of committing war crimes, while activists said rebels killed 15 security force members.
• Human Rights Group Says Rebels Kill 15 Syrian Security Troops RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says a rebel ambush in northern Syria has killed 15 government forces.
• Syrian Terrorist Attacks Aimed to Foil Annan’s Plan RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- The series of terrorist attacks that hit Syrian cities over the last week are aimed at foiling a peace plan by UN and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan.
• Security Council may take further action if Sudan-South Sudan fighting continues UN News Centre 02 May 2012 -- The Security Council called on Sudan and South Sudan to immediately end hostilities and resume negotiations within two weeks to resolve all outstanding issues.
• UN Security Council Threatens Sudans with Sanctions VOA 02 May 2012 -- The measure was adopted unanimously, something that was not certain until just before the vote.
• UN Gives Sudan, South Sudan 48 Hours To Halt Hostilities RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution that gives Sudan and South Sudan 48 hours to halt hostilities and start peace negotiations.
• South Sudan: Kosti Returnees Denied Aid, Forced Out VOA 02 May 2012 -- South Sudan is voicing concern for southerners stuck at a way station in Sudan who are being forced to leave within days.
• South Sudan Border Clashes Threaten Regional Hunger VOA 02 May 2012 -- The World Food Program has warned clashes along the border between Sudan and South Sudan threaten to plunge the region into widespread hunger.
• New Efforts to Recruit Child Soldiers Reported in DRC VOA 02 May 2012 -- Rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reportedly stepped up efforts to recruit child soldiers, as fighting in North Kivu continued.
• UN Reports Rebel Attacks in Eastern Congo VOA 02 May 2012 -- The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says armed groups in the eastern part of the country have been attacking regular army positions repeatedly in the past few days.
• Somalia PM Plans Constitutional Government by August VOA 02 May 2012 -- Somalia's Transitional Federal Government is making preparations to hand over power to an elected government in August.
• UN expert on human rights in Somalia urges restoration of justice system UN News Centre 02 May 2012 -- An independent UN expert urged Somalia’s authorities to restore a legitimate justice system with assistance from the international community.
• Kosovo Court Acquits Ruling Party Deputy Of War Crimes RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- An EU-administered court in Kosovo has acquitted an ethnic Albanian lawmaker and former separatist guerrilla commander of charges he tortured and killed civilians during the 1998-99 war with Serbia.
• UN welcomes agreement facilitating voting in Kosovo for Serb elections UN News Centre 02 May 2012 -- The United Nations Mission in Kosovo welcomed an agreement reached by which the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe will facilitate voting in Kosovo for upcoming elections in Serbia.

News Reports

• UN Security Council Sanctions 3 North Korean Firms VOA 02 May 2012 -- The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions against three North Korean entities.
• Obama Stiffens Penalties For Violating Iran, Syria Sanctions RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama is cracking down on foreign entities and individuals who violate U.S. sanctions on Iran and Syria.
• Protesters Killed in Cairo Ahead of Elections VOA 02 May 2012 -- Turmoil is growing in Egypt in the run-up to the first round of presidential elections, scheduled for May 23 and 24.
• Cairo Clashes Leave 11 Protesters Dead RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- Egyptian officials say at least 11 people have been killed in clashes near the defense ministry in Cairo.
• Death Toll in Cairo Clashes Rises to Eleven RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- At least eleven people were killed and dozens were injured on Wednesday during riots outside the Defense Ministry in the center of Cairo.
• Egyptian Army to Hand Over Power May 24 RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- Egypt's military is ready to hand over power to a new president after the first round of the vote on May 24, Egyptian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Sami Anan said.
• Burma's Suu Kyi Takes Office With Political Plans Still Unclear VOA 02 May 2012 -- Burma’s elected democratic opposition has been sworn into office in a ceremony in parliament marking an historic turn in the country’s military-run politics.
• Myanmar's Suu Kyi Joins Parliament RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- Myanmar's pro-democracy opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sworn in to the country's military-backed parliament along with 33 other members of her National League for Democracy.
• Secretary Clinton Statement on Chen Guangcheng US Dept. of State 02 May 2012
• China's Domestic Security Scandals Expose Unchecked Local Power VOA 02 May 2012 -- Some are questioning whether Beijing has given local officials too much autonomy over public security.
• Chen Case Highlights Delicate Nature of Human Rights in US-Sino Relations VOA 02 May 2012 -- So where does the Chen Guangcheng case leave U.S./China relations and Washington's role as a champion of human rights?
• Report: Blind Dissident Wants to Leave China VOA 02 May 2012 -- A blind Chinese activist who was sheltered in the U.S. embassy in Beijing for nearly a week has emerged. U.S. officials said China has agreed to relocate Chen Guangcheng to a "safe" location.
• Alternate Account of Chen Drama Unfolds on Twitter VOA 02 May 2012 -- A close associate of a blind Chinese dissident who left U.S. protection in Beijing has posted a series of notes on Twitter, saying the press has gotten the story wrong about Chen Guangcheng.
• Chinese Dissident Leaves U.S. Embassy in Beijing RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- Chen Guangcheng, a blind Chinese dissident who fled house arrest and took refuge in the American Embassy in Beijing six days ago left it after receiving safety guarantees from the Chinese government.
• Chinese Dissident Leaves US Embassy After Six Days VOA 02 May 2012 -- Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has left the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, days after he stunned the world by escaping from house arrest.
• Clinton Pledges Commitment To Chinese Dissident, Beijing Demands U.S. Apology RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has pledged that the United States would remain "committed" to Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng.
• Clinton Arrives In China As Activist Case Looms RFE/RL 02 May 2012 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders.
• Regional Leaders Meet Over Guinea-Bissau, Mali Crises VOA 02 May 2012 -- West African regional leaders are scheduled to meet in an extraordinary summit in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.