September 2018 Security News

U.S. Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Uzbek Immigrant In New York Killings RFE/RL 29 Sep 2018 -- U.S. prosecutors said they are seeking the death penalty in the trial of an Uzbek immigrant accused of mowing down eight people with a truck on a New York City bike path last year.
On the Ministerial Meeting on Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace US Dept. of State 28 Sep 2018 -- Special Briefing by John J. Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State; Robert Palladino, Deputy Spokesperson; Robert L. Strayer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy
Evidence Indicates China Set to Target US Elections VOA 28 Sep 2018 -- China may be taking a page of the playbook used by Russia to meddle with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, targeting U.S. political action committees and various think tanks with spear-phishing emails.
Dutch Police Arrest 7 People Suspected of Major Terror Attack Plot Sputnik 28 Sep 2018 -- The Dutch police on Thursday arrested seven people on suspicion of plotting a major terrorist attack in the east of the country, the country's Public Prosecution Service said.
Violence and displacement in Ebola-hit DR Congo threatens humanitarian response UN News 28 Sep 2018 -- Increasing violence in Ebola-affected areas of north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatens the safety of tens of thousands of people there, the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, said on Friday.
Army National Guard disaster communication toolkit supports Hurricane Florence response Army News 27 Sep 2018 -- The North Carolina Army National Guard used its new tactical network communication tool suite, known as the Disaster Incident Response Emergency Communications Terminal, or DIRECT, to provide lifesaving communications capabilities to first responders during the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.
Two arrested in Denmark on suspicion of attempting to ship drones to Daesh Press TV 27 Sep 2018 -- Danish police say two people have been detained in the capital, Copenhagen, on suspicion of purchasing drones bound for the Daesh terror group mainly active in the Middle East.
Dutch Police Arrest Seven Men Suspected Of Plotting Major Attack RFE/RL 27 Sep 2018 -- Dutch authorities say seven men were arrested on September 27 in the Netherlands on suspicion of plotting a large-scale extremist attack.
Launch Event of the GCTF Terrorist Travel Initiative US Dept. of State 27 Sep 2018 -- The United States and Morocco, under the auspices of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), today launched the GCTF Terrorist Travel Initiative in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
US Launches Program to Detect Terrorists Traveling Between Countries Sputnik 27 Sep 2018 -- The United States has launched a global program to catch terrorists who are transiting between countries by coordinating exchanges of data such as biometric markers, the Department of State said.
Military Aids Disaster Response Effort in the Aftermath of Hurricane Florence AFPS 26 Sep 2018 -- After two weeks of preparing and providing relief to communities devastated by Hurricane Florence in North Carolina, active-duty soldiers are winding down rescue efforts while remaining ready to meet federal and local needs.
Questions Remain About Who Was Behind Attack on Iran Parade VOA 26 Sep 2018 -- Four days after a bloody attack on a military parade in Iran's mostly Arab "Ahvaz" region, also known as Khuzestan, and conflicting claims of responsibility, questions remain over Swho was actually behind the attack.
Daesh Reportedly Threatens to Carry Out More Attacks Against Iran Sputnik 26 Sep 2018 -- Previously, both Daesh* and the Patriotic Arab Democratic Movement in Ahvaz claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Iran, carried out by four gunmen during a military parade.
Guard nation comes together after Hurricane Florence Army News 25 Sep 2018 -- "Hurricane Florence slammed into the Carolina coast as a Category 1 storm Sept. 14, and then it sat there. (...)In addition to North Carolina National Guard's (NCNG) seven Black Hawk helicopters and two Lakota helicopters available for storm response, 13 states brought helicopters, crews, and mechanics to join in the more than 3,000 North Carolina Guard members activated in preparation for the massive storm."
Statement by Attorney General Sessions Supporting Proposed Legislation to Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems US Dept. of Justice 25 Sep 2018 -- Attorney General Sessions today issued the following statement of support for legislation to counter threats from unmanned aircraft systems:
3rd Annual Advance Cyber Law Course Held at U.S. Fleet Cyber Command NNS 25 Sep 2018 -- The U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F) Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), in coordination with the Naval Justice School and the Navy Office of the Judge Advocate General, co-hosted the annual Advanced Cyber Law Course at FCC/C10F headquarters, for the 3rd consecutive year, from Sept. 12-14.
Ebola-hit DRC faces 'perfect storm' as uptick in violence halts WHO operation UN News 25 Sep 2018 -- A "perfect storm" of active conflict and traumatized communities in Ebola-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could enable the deadly disease to spread, but there are "no plans" to pull UN workers out of the country despite concerns for their security, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
WHO Warns Ebola Spreading in Eastern DR Congo VOA 25 Sep 2018 -- The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading to new parts of conflict-ridden North Kivu province, including areas that border Uganda and Rwanda.
Iran arrests 22 terrorists related to Ahvaz terror attack ISNA 25 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced that it has identified a five-member terror group affiliated to Takfiri separatist groups, detected their hideout and arrested 22 people who have participated in Ahvaz terror attack.
Rouhani in a meeting with Cuban President: Today, terrorist groups are backed by countries claiming to fight terrorism ISNA 25 Sep 2018 -- Referring to the importance of trying to develop and strengthen relations and cooperation between Iran and Cuba, the Iranian president said, "We should use the potentials available in both countries for more prosperity and development of relations between Tehran and Havana".
Pentagon Denies 'Ludicrous' Accusations That U.S. Was Behind Deadly Attack In Iran RFE/RL 25 Sep 2018 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has dismissed Iran's accusations that the United States was behind a deadly weekend attack on a military parade in southwestern Iran, calling the allegations "ludicrous."
Counter ISIS Finance Group Leaders Issue Joint Statement US Treasury 24 Sep 2018 -- On September 20-21, the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG) convened its 52 member states and observers in Warsaw, Poland to discuss the ongoing global efforts to counter ISIS financing. The CIFG was established in January 2015 as one of five working groups within the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS, a broad international group formed to degrade and ultimately defeat ISIS. This was the tenth meeting of this group co-chaired by the United States, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.
Iran Vows to Avenge Terror Attack as Confusion Mounts VOA 24 Sep 2018 -- A deadly terrorist attack Saturday on a military parade in Ahvaz, Iran, ratcheted up tensions between the country and its Arab neighbors, leading for calls of retribution even as confusion grew over responsibility for the violence.
Iran's leader warns terrorists of severe punishment IRNA 24 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Supreme Leader described Ahvaz terrorist attack as a 'cowardly act' and warned the perpetrators of a severe punishment.
Ahvaz terror attack draws int'l condemnations IRNA 24 Sep 2018 -- International condemnations poured in after a terrorist attack during a military parade in southwestern Iran on Saturday killed 25 people and wounded 60 others.
Iran to take revenge from terrorists: Defense Minister IRNA 24 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Defense Minister vowed Monday that the country will take revenge against the terrorists who killed scores of people in southwestern Iran.
Daesh releases video, claiming Ahvaz terror attack IRNA 24 Sep 2018 -- Daesh (ISIS) released a video on Sunday, showing three people who claim the deadly terror strike in Iran's southwest city of Ahvaz.
Masterminds of Ahvaz terrorist attack to be crushed: Commander IRNA 24 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Armed Forces will strongly confront the terrorist masterminds of Ahvaz attack that killed 25 people, including children, a senior general vowed on Monday.
Ahvaz terror attack perpetrators to face severe punishment: Ayat. Khamenei Press TV 24 Sep 2018 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will severely punish those "cowardly" elements who were behind a recent terrorist attack in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz.
Iran Mourns Victims Of Military Parade Attack, Warns Of 'Devastating' Response RFE/RL 24 Sep 2018 -- Thousands of people have gathered in the streets of the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz to mourn the victims of an attack on a military parade that killed at least 25 people and wounded dozens.
22 Arrested for Links to Attack on Military Parade - Iranian Intel Ministry Sputnik 24 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced on Monday that authorities have apprehended nearly two dozen in connection to the deadly attack on an Iranian military parade on Saturday that left 25 dead and 53 wounded.
Iran Blames US, Gulf Arab Allies for Attack on Military Parade VOA 24 Sep 2018 -- Iran's president is blaming the United States and its Gulf Arab allies for the brazen attack on a military parade in southwestern Iran that killed at least 25 people and wounded nearly 70.
World offers sympathy to Iran over terrorist attack IRNA 23 Sep 2018 -- Lebanon, Egypt and Bolivia joined other countries to extend condolences to the Iranian people and government over the Saturday terrorist attack in the city of Ahvaz in the Iran's southwestern province of Khuzestan.
IRGC: Terrorists to face unforgettable revenge IRNA 23 Sep 2018 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement condoled with the families of the martyrs of the Ahvaz terrorist incident, and assured the Iranian people that in the near future terrorists will face a deadly and unforgettable revenge.
Top military official: Iran to eradicate terrorists IRNA 23 Sep 2018 -- Chief of Staff of Iran Armed Forces condemned Ahvaz terrorist attack by arrogant mercenaries, and said that the armed forces are pursuing terrorists more determinedly than before.
Terrorists to face unforgettable revenge in near future: IRGC ISNA 23 Sep 2018 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement condoled with the families of the martyrs of the Ahvaz terrorist incident, and assured the Iranian people that in the near future terrorists will face a deadly and unforgettable revenge.
US responsible for continuance of terrorism in world: Iran Press TV 23 Sep 2018 -- Iran has rejected the annual reports by US Department of State on terrorism, saying the United States is responsible for the continuance of this scourge in the region and across the world.
IRGC vows 'unforgettable' revenge for Ahvaz terror attack Press TV 23 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the terrorists behind a bloody attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz will definitely face "deadly and unforgettable" revenge in the near future.
Who Was Behind Deadly Attack In Iran? RFE/RL 23 Sep 2018 -- Iranian officials have accused U.S. allies in the region of being behind a deadly attack on a military parade in the southwest of the country that left 29 people dead and dozens wounded amid claims of responsibility by two groups -- an ethnic Arab separatist group and the extremist group Islamic State (IS).
Iran's Rohani Blames Gulf State, IRGC Vows Revenge For Deadly Attack RFE/RL 23 Sep 2018 -- Iranian officials have accused U.S. allies in the region of being behind a deadly attack on a military parade in the southwest of the country that left 29 people dead and dozens wounded amid claims of responsibility by two groups -- an ethnic Arab separatist group and the extremist group Islamic State (IS).
UNICEF: DRC Ebola Orphans Stigmatized VOA 22 Sep 2018 -- The U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports a growing number of children in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo orphaned by the Ebola outbreak in the region are at risk of stigmatization and abandonment.
25 Killed, 60 Hurt in Attack on Iran Military Parade VOA 22 Sep 2018 -- Iranian state media reported Saturday that at least 25 people were killed and 60 were wounded in an attack on a military parade in the Arab Ahvaz region of the country. President Hassan Rouhani called on the country's security forces to determine who was behind the attack amid competing claims of responsibility.
Attack On Military Parade In Iran Leaves At Least 25 Dead RFE/RL 22 Sep 2018 -- At least 25 people have been killed and 53 wounded in an attack on a military parade in southwestern Iran, the country's official IRNA news agency reported, prompting President Hassan Rohani to pledge a "crushing" response to threats against the country.
Gunmen Open Fire at Military Parade in South Iran, Casualties Reported Sputnik 22 Sep 2018 -- According to Reuters, Daesh has claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack at a military parade in Iran that left 24 people dead and 54 injured.
Rouhani orders quick investigation of terror attack in Ahvaz IRNA 22 Sep 2018 -- Iranian president Hassan Rouhani ordered urgent investigation and relief efforts for the wounded of the terrorist attack in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province.
Leader blames US-backed regimes for Iran terror attack IRNA 22 Sep 2018 -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution in a Saturday's message to the bereaved families of those who attained martyrdom in a terrorist attack on a military parade in Ahvaz urged intelligence forces to track down and prosecute the culprits behind the attack.
Terrorists targeted soldiers, civilians in Ahvaz: Witness IRNA 22 Sep 2018 -- Terrorists attacking Iran's southern city of Ahvaz opened fire at soldiers and civilians with the aim of creating fear, a witness said following the attack on Saturday.
Death toll of Ahvaz terror attack mounts to 25, 60 injured IRNA 22 Sep 2018 -- The terror attack in south western Iran has so far claimed the lives of 25 people and injured 60 more, the deputy governor of Khuzestan for political and social affairs said.
Iran's military parade indicates dignity, deterrence power IRNA 22 Sep 2018 -- Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman said that the parade to mark the Sacred Defense anniversary on Saturday showed the dignity and deterrence power of the Iranian Armed Forces.
FM Zarif vows decisive response to SW Iran terror attack IRNA 22 Sep 2018 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message on Saturday promised swift and decisive response to recent terror attack in southwestern Iran.
Saudi-affiliated terrorist group claims responsibility for Ahvaz terror attack IRNA 22 Sep 2018 -- The separatist and terrorist Al-Ahwaz group, affiliated to the Saudi regime, claimed responsibility for this morning terrorist attack which killed at least 10 people during the Armed Forces parade in this Persian Gulf littoral port.
3 killed, 20 injured in Ahvaz terror attack IRNA 22 Sep 2018 -- Three people were killed and 20 other were injured during Saturday morning terror attack which took place in Ahvaz, capital of the Khuzestan Province, in southwestern Iran, said a senior local official.
President orders security organs to quickly address Ahvaz terrorist attack ISNA 22 Sep 2018 -- Following the terrorist attack in Ahvaz on Saturday morning, the Iranian President had telephone conversations with Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Governor General of Khuzestan province Gholamreza Shariati.
Al-Ahvaziya claims responsibility for terrorist attack in Ahvaz ISNA 22 Sep 2018 -- Al-Ahvaziya terrorist group has claimed the responsibility for a terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran's southern city of Ahvaz.
Iran to respond swiftly, decisively: Zarif ISNA 22 Sep 2018 -- In a reaction to a terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran's southern city of Ahvaz, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran holds regional terror sponsors and their US masters accountable for such attacks.
Ahvaz terror attack extension of anti-Iran plots by US puppets in region: Leader Press TV 22 Sep 2018 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the terrorist attack in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz was the continuation of plots hatched by US stooges in the region to create insecurity in the country, adding that Iran's intelligence services must swiftly find the accomplices of the "criminals" behind the attack and put them on trial.
After Ahvaz terrorist attack, Iran's Rouhani vows 'crushing' response to slightest threat Press TV 22 Sep 2018 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will give a "crushing" response to the slightest threat against the country.
25 killed, 60 injured in terror attack on military parade in Ahvaz Press TV 22 Sep 2018 -- The death toll from a terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran's southern city of Ahvaz has risen to 25, local officials say.
White House Releases First National Cyber Strategy in 15 Years AFPS 21 Sep 2018 -- The first new National Cyber Strategy in 15 years is built on four pillars: protecting the American people, the homeland and the American way of life; promoting American prosperity; preserving peace through strength; and advancing American influence.
Britain to create massive cyber warfare unit with 2,000 personnel Press TV 21 Sep 2018 -- The British government is to massively expand its cyber warfare infrastructure with the creation of a 2,000-strong unit that could absorb some 250 million pounds of annual funding and even more.
DR Congo: Amid renewed risk of spread, Ebola virus leaves more than 150 children orphaned UN News 21 Sep 2018 -- New Ebola virus hotspots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are threatening progress made in tackling the deadly disease and increasing its risk of spreading, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.
WHO: Progress Made Containing Ebola in Eastern DRC VOA 21 Sep 2018 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) reports substantial progress is being made in containing the spread of the Ebola virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It warns, however, that new hotspots are appearing. The WHO says the number of confirmed and probable cases of Ebola in the DRC stands at 143, including 97 deaths.
US Prepared to Strike in Cyberspace VOA 20 Sep 2018 -- The United States is prepared to go on the offensive in cyberspace to ensure adversaries know there is a price to pay for hacks, network intrusions and other types of attacks.
Arab Conflicts Seen Not Rooted in Ideology Alone VOA 20 Sep 2018 -- Ideology is not the main reason that some people in the conflict-ridden Arab world join extremist groups. Rather, a host of other issues, including political participation, poverty, income disparity and unemployment, push people toward violence and extremism, a panel of experts said Thursday.
President Donald J. Trump is Strengthening America's Cybersecurity The White House 20 Sep 2018
Secretary Mnuchin Statement on National Cyber Strategy US Treasury 20 Sep 2018 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today on the release of President Trump's National Cyber Strategy:
'It's Not Over,' Guard says of N.C. Hurricane Relief Mission AFPS 20 Sep 2018 -- Soldiers continue to help evacuate residents in flood-ravaged communities along North Carolina's coastal plains six days after Hurricane Florence made landfall.
Analysts: Poor Economy, Unemployment Lure Tunisians to Extremism VOA 20 Sep 2018 -- Seven years after the Arab Spring, little has been done to address youth unemployment in Tunisia, a key factor in extremist groups' ability to recruit marginalized youth, rights groups and experts warn.
Text of a Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism The White House 19 Sep 2018
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate The White House 19 Sep 2018
U.S. Again Names Iran As Leading Terrorism Sponsor RFE/RL 19 Sep 2018 -- The United States has once again named Iran as the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, accusing it of fueling conflicts and undermining governments throughout the Middle East.
Coordinator for Counterterrorism Nathan A. Sales on the Release of the Country Reports on Terrorism 2017 US Dept. of State 19 Sep 2018 -- Special Briefing by Nathan A. Sales, Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism
Treasury Sanctions Key ISIS Financial Facilitators US Treasury 19 Sep 2018 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action today to designate two Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) financiers pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism.
US Official: Islamic State, Al-Qaida Determined and Adaptable VOA 19 Sep 2018 -- U.S. counterterrorism officials say despite major strides in combating and regaining territory from terror groups like Islamic State and al-Qaida, the terror landscape has grown more complex.
Combat-search-and-rescue Airmen press pause to tackle Hurricane Florence aftermath AFNS 19 Sep 2018 -- Reserve and active duty pararescuemen were undergoing dive and jump training Sept. 11, in Key West, Florida, when they were recalled back to their home units to immediately begin the process of pre-positioning for Hurricane Florence search-and-rescue operations.
Indiana National Guard departs for North Carolina to support Hurricane Florence relief Army News 19 Sep 2018 -- The 38th Combat Aviation Brigade deployed to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sept. 16 to support Hurricane Florence relief efforts.
Pennsylvania Guard Guard continues search and rescue from Myrtle Beach, S.C. Army News 19 Sep 2018 -- Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard launched multiple search and rescue missions in South Carolina from McEntire Joint National Guard Base , Sept. 18, 2018.
As post-Florence waters rise, so does the South Carolina National Guard Army News 19 Sep 2018 -- Tropical Storm Florence dumped unprecedented amounts of rain on the Carolinas during the weekend of Sept. 14-16, 2018, causing many rivers connecting the two states to overflow. That led to flooding in many rural populated areas, forcing evacuations, and roads to washout in South Carolina.
US Army Soldiers support FEMA, local communities, citizens in ongoing Florence response Army News 18 Sep 2018 -- Damage assessments, rescues, and evacuations continue as U.S. Army Soldiers provide aid and support to FEMA, local communities, and citizens recovering from Hurricane Florence.
New York National Guard assigned to Hurricane Florence response missions Army News 18 Sep 2018 -- Two CH-47 Chinook heavy lift helicopters departed the New York Army National Guard flight facility in Rochester Monday morning with eight Soldiers to assist in the Hurricane Florence response in South Carolina.
U.S. Fleet Cyber Command Hosts 10th Fleet Commanders' Operational Summit NNS 18 Sep 2018 -- Senior Navy information warfare community leaders from across the world came together for the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F) Commanders' Operational Summit at Fort Meade, Md., Sept. 5-6.
US Unveils New Biodefense Strategy VOA 18 Sep 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump introduced the new national strategy for combating disease outbreaks and bioterrorism Tuesday, on the anniversary of the 2001 anthrax attacks on the United States that left five people dead.
Statement from the President on the National Biodefense Strategy and National Security Presidential Memorandum The White House 18 Sep 2018
President Donald J. Trump is Strengthening America's Biodefense The White House 18 Sep 2018
Press Briefing on the National Biodefense Strategy< The White House 18 Sep 2018
Trump Signs Biodefense Strategy – Official Sputnik 18 Sep 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has signed a new National Biodefense Strategy to address threats from state and non-state actors, a senior US administration official said during a conference call on Monday.
New Biodefense Strategy Combats Man-Made, Natural Threats AFPS 18 Sep 2018 -- The new National Biodefense Strategy is a living document designed to counter man-made and natural biological threats, National Security Advisor John Bolton said during a White House briefing today.
Northcom Commander: Response Framework Working Well in Florence Aftermath AFPS 18 Sep 2018 -- The National Response Framework is operating as designed as the Carolinas face the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the commander of U.S. Northern Command said in Raleigh, North Carolina, today.
Kentucky Air Guard Deploys Search and Recovery Team Following Hurricane Florence AFPS 18 Sep 2018 -- At the request of North Carolina public health officials and to augment the North Carolina Medical Examiner, the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Fatality Search and Recovery Team deployed 11 members to North Carolina yesterday in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
US Army Soldiers continue hurricane response operations in North and South Carolina Army News 17 Sep 2018 -- High-water vehicles, helicopters, swift boats and service members leap into action to assist those affected by the flooding from Hurricane Florence. The Total Army Force -- U.S. Army, the U.S. Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve -- are actively supporting FEMA, local municipalities, and citizens, as creeks and rivers rise above flood stage, threatening homes and communities.
Defenders prepare to support Hurricane Florence relief efforts Army News 17 Sep 2018 -- Soldiers from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command prepared to respond to the devastation from Hurricane Florence as the storm made landfall in the Carolinas Friday.
National Guard answers call for Hurricane Florence AFNS 17 Sep 2018 -- National Guard members have flowed in from at least 28 states to help North and South Carolina units support civil authorities following Hurricane Florence.
National Guard Answers the Call for Hurricane Florence AFPS 17 Sep 2018 -- National Guard members have flowed in from at least 28 states to help North and South Carolina units support civil authorities following Hurricane Florence.
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Supports Movement of Ships and Aircraft in Response to Florence Threat NNS 17 Sep 2018 -- Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Norfolk provided logistics support for ship and aircraft movements, along with supporting shore facilities preparing for Hurricane Florence, beginning September 10 and continuing throughout the week.
US Army continues Hurricane Florence response efforts Army News 16 Sep 2018 -- Forces from the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserves are responding to citizens in crisis as a part of the Department of Defense's support of civilian authorities. Rotary wing aircraft and High-Water Vehicles continue to provide search and rescue efforts.
South Carolina National Guard begins response efforts Army News 16 Sep 2018 -- The South Carolina National Guard filled and delivered sandbags Saturday to multiple counties in the state to help protect infrastructures in advance of flooding after Tropical Storm Florence's impacts of rain were beginning to be felt in areas in northeastern South Carolina.
Northern Command Provides DoD Hurricane Support Update AFPS 16 Sep 2018 -- U.S. Northern Command provided an update last night as to the Defense Department support to Federal Emergency Management Agency along with state and local responders in the wake of Hurricane Florence's landfall.
Virginia National Guard sending support to North Carolina Army News 15 Sep 2018 -- The Virginia National Guard is sending approximately 40 Soldiers and 20 light medium tactical vehicles to support the North Carolina National Guard with recovery efforts after Hurricane Florence caused widespread flooding. The Soldiers departed Saturday.
Northern Command Actively Supporting FEMA Hurricane Efforts AFPS 15 Sep 2018 -- U.S. Northern Command, the National Guard and military services are actively supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency along with state and local responders in the wake of Hurricane Florence's landfall.
Brussels Establishes Special Office for Monitoring 'Russian Cyberthreat' Sputnik 15 Sep 2018 -- The Belgian General Information and Security Service has established a position for monitoring the so-called Russian and Chinese cyberthreat, the country's Parliamentary Committee on Defense said in a report.
Russian 'hybrid warfare' targeting German troops in NATO: Merkel Press TV 15 Sep 2018 -- Germany says it is boosting military cyber capabilities to respond to Russian "hybrid warfare" techniques, targeting "NATO forces deployed in Eastern Europe".
188th Wing activates UPAD for Hurricane Florence Response AFNS 14 Sep 2018 -- The Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Wing activated its Unclassified Processing, Assessment and Dissemination capability in response to Hurricane Florence September 13, providing imagery, geospatial, and assessment support to incident commanders in affected areas.
Hurricane Florence edges closer to East Coast, Hurricane Hunters continue reconnaissance AFNS 14 Sep 2018 -- As the storm moves closer to the East Coast, members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron continue flying through Hurricane Florence from the Air Dominance Center, Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Georgia.
Oklahoma Guard Aviators Deploy to Aid Hurricane Florence Relief Effort AFPS 14 Sep 2018 -- Soldiers from the Oklahoma Army National Guard departed yesterday from Muldrow Army Heliport here to provide search-and-recovery capabilities for East Coast citizens impacted by Hurricane Florence.
Navy Assists Typhoon Mangkhut Recovery Efforts in Marianas, Guam AFPS 14 Sep 2018 -- The USS Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are providing air assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local officials in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam following Typhoon Mangkhut, Sept 12.
Guard units from 14 states gear up for Hurricane Florence Army News 14 Sep 2018 -- As the outer edges of Hurricane Florence begin to hit the Carolina coast, close to 5,000 National Guard members are on duty throughout the East Coast in preparation for the storm's landfall, which occurred just before 8 a.m. near Wrightsville Beach, N.C.
Kearsarge, Arlington, 22nd MEU ready to support Florence relief effort NNS 14 Sep 2018 -- The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), embarked with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are ready to support Hurricane Florence relief efforts off the mid-Atlantic coast.
Ambassador Sales Signs MOU To Strengthen Counterterrorism Cooperation With Indonesia US Dept. of State 14 Sep 2018
DR Congo: new cases of deadly Ebola virus, as UN steps up response UN News 14 Sep 2018 -- In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN has stepped up community-based efforts to tackle Ebola disease, following confirmation that the virus has reached the city of Butembo, near the Ugandan border, where it has claimed three lives.
Health Care Workers Better Equipped to Fight Ebola Outbreaks VOA 14 Sep 2018 -- Medical workers have lots of experience dealing with Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The current one in North Kivu province is the country's 10th. Fortunately, they have new tools to fight the deadly virus. A new vaccine has shown it can protect people who've come into contact with Ebola victims, and more people have learned techniques to keep the virus from spreading.
Community Resistance to Ebola Growing in Congo VOA 14 Sep 2018 -- The U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF) says it is increasing Ebola prevention efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The agency says community resistance to efforts to contain Ebola is growing and must be fought to stop the spread of the fatal disease.
DRC Tries to Contain Ebola with New Medical Tools Amid Conflict VOA 14 Sep 2018 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo has yet another Ebola outbreak, its 10th since the virus was first identified in 1976. This latest outbreak started in early August in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the fatality rate is 70 percent.
More than 7,000 Service Members 'Leaning Forward' to Aid Fellow Citizens AFPS 13 Sep 2018 -- More than 7,000 service members -- National Guard and active duty -- are standing by ready to assist as Hurricane Florence hits the Carolina coast, DoD officials said here today.
Army response to Hurricane Florence Army News 13 Sep 2018 -- As Hurricane Florence makes landfall, the Army braces for its impact and echoes FEMA's message: "Please evacuate NOW if told to do so by local officials. If you need a safe place to go, text SHELTER & your zip code to 43362."
Department of Defense News Briefing on Preparations for Hurricane Florence by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security Kenneth P. Rapuano and Air Force General Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, Commander, Northern Command DoD 13 Sep 2018 -- Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security Kenneth P. Rapuano; Air Force General Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, Commander, Northern Command; Colonel Rob Manning, Director, Defense Press Office
Florida Reservists deploy for Georgia to provide hurricane relief AFNS 13 Sep 2018 -- Approximately 140 Reserve Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing deployed to Georgia Sept. 13, to provide hurricane relief.
Alaksa ANG mobilizes in advance of Hurricane Florence AFNS 13 Sep 2018 -- Thirty-six Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing, and approximately three short tons of Alaska Air Guard equipment, departed Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Sept. 12 to assist with emergency response efforts for Hurricane Florence.
Northern Command Provides Response Support for Hurricane Florence AFPS 13 Sep 2018 -- In support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command is leaning forward and actively posturing Defense Department forces in preparation for Hurricane Florence.
Virginia National Guard staged and ready for Hurricane Florence support Army News 13 Sep 2018 -- The Virginia National Guard has more than 1,300 personnel staged and ready to support local and state emergency management officials with response to Hurricane Florence Sept. 12, 2018. VNG Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are staged at key locations across the commonwealth in order to rapidly respond if needed.
West Virginia and other states send hurricane teams Army News 13 Sep 2018 -- The West Virginia National Guard was ramping up efforts today to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Florence on the Mountain State, while simultaneously lending support to neighboring National Guard units and federal agencies.
Statement by Attorney General Sessions on the Election Security Executive Order US Dept. of Justice 13 Sep 2018 -- Attorney General Sessions today issued the following statement on the Election Security Executive Order:
President Trump authorizes sanctions against U.S. elections meddling People's Daily 13 Sep 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on Wednesday to punish any foreign interference in U.S. elections, a latest attempt by the administration to show its resolution to fight against elections meddling, said U.S. officials.
Not Tough Enough, Say Critics Of Trump Order On Foreign Meddling In U.S. Elections RFE/RL 12 Sep 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order aimed at punishing foreigners who interfere in U.S. elections, although Democrats and some Republicans immediately said the action did not go far enough.
Trump signs executive order to sanction foreign meddling in elections Press TV 12 Sep 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning any form of foreign meddling in the American elections.
Trump Issues New Order On Sanctions For Foreign Meddling In U.S. Elections RFE/RL 12 Sep 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order aimed at punishing foreigners who interfere in U.S. elections.
Hurricane Hunters fly Florence, conduct search and rescue AFNS 12 Sep 2018 -- Members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron assisted the U.S. Coast Guard with a search and rescue mission Sept. 11, locating a white 41-foot Bali sailing catamaran after completing their mission for Hurricane Florence.
US Senator: Nearly $10M Diverted to Immigrant Detention VOA 12 Sep 2018 -- U.S. Homeland Security officials are downplaying the transfer of nearly $10 million from the U.S. disaster response agency to immigration enforcement efforts, first brought to national attention in a TV appearance by a senator Tuesday night.
National Guard Prepares for Hurricane Florence AFPS 11 Sep 2018 -- The governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland declared a state of emergency yesterday as Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast. The storm is forecast to make landfall along the Atlantic coast Sept. 13 as a major hurricane.
S.C. Guard preparing to assist during Hurricane Florence Army News 11 Sep 2018 -- As South Carolina residents and emergency responders prepare for Hurricane Florence, the South Carolina National Guard has mobilized approximately 1,600 Soldiers and Airmen to prepare, respond and participate in advance of this major hurricane projected to make landfall near the Carolinas and the East Coast.
Virginia Guard to support statewide response to Hurricane Florence Army News 11 Sep 2018 -- The Virginia National Guard is planning to initially bring up to 1,500 Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force on state active duty for possible assistance with the state's response operations for Hurricane Florence. Gov. Ralph Northam has authorized up to 6,000 personnel for response operations and those individuals are alerted and on standby.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Delivers Remarks on the 17th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks US Dept. of Justice 11 Sep 2018 -- Remarks as prepared for delivery
Remarks by President Trump at Flight 93 September 11 Memorial Service The White House 11 Sep 2018
Remarks by Vice President Pence at a September 11th Observance Ceremony The White House 11 Sep 2018
Southeastern States Prepare for Hurricane Florence AFPS 10 Sep 2018 -- Emergency preparations have been underway over the weekend in Virginia and other southeastern states in advance of an anticipated strike this week by Hurricane Florence.
Notice Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks The White House 10 Sep 2018
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate The White House 10 Sep 2018
Uzbek Suspect Asks U.S. Judge To Rule Out Death Penalty, Citing Trump Tweets RFE/RL 07 Sep 2018 -- Lawyers for an Uzbek-born man accused of killing eight people by driving a truck down a New York City bike path have asked a U.S. judge to rule out the death penalty, contending that President Donald Trump's statements against him have made a fair legal process impossible.
Treasury Sanctions East African Facilitator of Intricate ISIS Financial Network US Treasury 07 Sep 2018-- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action today targeting Waleed Ahmed Zein, a terrorist in East Africa who established an intricate worldwide financial network to facilitate funds transfers for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
'Tiger Stance' focuses on realistic, state-of-the-art cyber task force training Army News 06 Sep 2018 -- Cyber warriors from the Army Cyber Protection Brigade (CPB) had an opportunity for realistic state-of-the-art cyber training at the Indiana National Guard's Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC) here, Aug. 20-24.
North Korean Regime-Backed Programmer Charged With Conspiracy to Conduct Multiple Cyber Attacks and Intrusions US Dept. of Justice 06 Sep 2018 -- North Korean Hacking Team Responsible for Global WannaCry 2.0 Ransomware, Destructive Cyberattack on Sony Pictures, Central Bank Cybertheft in Bangladesh, and Other Malicious Activities
US Charges N. Korean Man in Sony Hack, Other Attacks VOA 06 Sep 2018 -- U.S. prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against a North Korean hacker they said was involved in a string of brazen cyberattacks in recent years, including the 2014 invasion on Sony Pictures and a 2016 heist at the central bank of Bangladesh.
Treasury Targets North Korea for Multiple Cyber-Attacks US Treasury 06 Sep 2018 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today sanctioned one entity and one individual tied to the Government of North Korea's malign cyber activities. In a related action, today the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed criminal charges against the same individual, Park Jin Hyok.
Massachusetts Man Inspired by ISIS Sentenced for Plotting to Engage in Terrorist Activity US Dept. of Justice 05 Sep 2018 -- Alexander Ciccolo, aka Ali Al Amriki, 26, of, Adams, Massachusetts, was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni in Springfield, Massachusetts to 20 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release in connection with a plot to engage in terrorist activity inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization.
In Senate Grilling, Facebook, Twitter Vow To Tackle Election Meddling RFE/RL 05 Sep 2018 -- Senior executives at Facebook and Twitter have vowed to better protect their platforms from foreign manipulation during the 2018 midterm elections and into the future.
Second U.S.-Qatar Counterterrorism Dialogue US Dept. of State 05 Sep 2018 -- The Second U.S.-Qatar Dialogue of Counterterrorism and Terrorism Financing was held in the city of Doha on 5 September 2018.
State Department Terrorist Designation of Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) US Dept. of State 05 Sep 2018 -- The Department of State has designated Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department has also designated JNIM as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224.
Task Force Hawaii Perseveres Against 2 Natural Disasters AFPS 04 Sep 2018 -- Just when Hawaii National Guard leaders thought they could begin to transition their personnel away from the disaster response mission that formed in the wake of Kilauea's eruption, Task Force Hawaii was bombarded by Hurricane Lane, Aug. 22-26.
Daesh Loses 90% of Its Revenue in Four Years - Russia's Security Service Sputnik 03 Sep 2018 -- Amid declining profits, the Daesh terrorist organization* has reportedly started to invest in legal businesses to keep on financing its activity, head of the Federal Security Service's (FSB) intelligence information and international relations service, Sergey Beseda, said Monday.
Berlin's Bundestag Approves 'Well-Equipped' German Cybersecurity Agency Sputnik 02 Sep 2018 -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet has proposed a new cybersecurity branch of the German government, to be overseen by both the the Interior and the Defense ministries, according to Defenseone.com.
Turkey Designates Tahrir al-Sham as Terrorist Group Sputnik 01 Sep 2018 -- Turkey has listed the Jabhat al-Nusra* armed Islamist group as a terrorist organization, according to a decree signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Thousands Will Attend Schools in DRC's Ebola-Affected Areas VOA 01 Sep 2018 -- Government authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say 250 schools in North Kivu and Ituri provinces will open their doors to more than 82,500 children when the new school year begins Monday.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

Homeland Security

September 2018 Security News