Posted on September 9, 2013 by
GSI
\n\nA heavy firefight erupted in the southern port city of Zamboanga between the military and some 100 militants from the separatist Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) early on Monday, Sept. 9. Followers of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader Nur Misuari entered the coastal area of…
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Posted on August 30, 2013 by
GSI
\n\nGlobal Strategies, Incorporated is pleased to announce the opening of our new Asia headquarters in central Hong Kong, China. Global Strategies Asia Limited will offer a permanent presence to support the exponential increase in demand for our services across Southeast Asia and specifically in…
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Posted on August 27, 2013 by
GSI
\n\nA prominent lawyer based out of Lagos, Mike Ozekhome, was reported kidnapped on Aug. 23 near Ehor, Edo State. Ehor is located 45 km (28 miles) northeast of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, located in the country's volatile Niger Delta Region.\n\nA professional colleague of the victim…
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Posted on August 19, 2013 by
GSI
As of August 16, health officials have reported 105 cases of wild poliovirus in Somalia, including at least 11 deaths, since April. Healthcare in Somalia is extremely limited, especially since medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF - Doctors without Borders) closed its programs in…
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Posted on August 15, 2013 by
GSI
Turkish police searched five Turkish Airlines (TK) flights at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) due to a bomb threat after 1830 Aug. 14. Passengers were evacuated, and baggage was unloaded to be inspected.\n\n\n\nNo explosive devices were discovered during the four-hour search and authorities…
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