Articles by Patricia Rich

Tuesday 27th July

Protection centres for victims of domestic abuse opened at Baghdad police stations

Patricia Rich, 27 July 2010
Iraqi interior ministry opens protection centres for victims of domestic abuse. Israeli defence minister says all Lebanon would be within bounds in case of Hezbollah confrontation. France declares war on al-Qaeda in northern Africa. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Tuesday 20th July

Women's plight highlighted at Afghan conference

Patricia Rich, 20 July 2010
Clinton promises security for Afghan women. Sudanese security services criticised for role in repression. Israel likely to secure F-35 fighter deal. ASEAN summit hears concerns that Burma is seeking to develop nuclear weapons. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Tuesday 13th July

Northern Ireland rioting deserving of more than condemnation

Patricia Rich, 13 July 2010
Riots continue in Northern Ireland. ICC issue second arrest warrant for Bashir. Afghan soldier kills comrades. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Tuesday 6th July

Somalia "in the hands of al-Qaeda"

Patricia Rich and Jamie Munn, 6 July 2010
Fear of contagion leads to calls for increased deployment in Somalia. Turkey threatens to sever diplomatic ties with Israel. Bosnian ex-president in London court on extradition charges. Lebanese Shia leader dies. China deploys security forces ahead of Urumqi riots anniversary. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Tuesday 29th June

Politician's assassination raises doubts over Mexico drug policy

Patricia Rich, 29 June 2010
Mexican politician assassinated after highlighting cartel violence. Israeli air raid on Gaza kills Palestinian. Ten dead after clashes in Kashmir. Iraq inquiry reopens after election recess. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Tuesday 22nd June

Bomb blast kills five in Istanbul

Patricia Rich, 22 June 2010
Four killed by bomb in Istanbul, Israel plans to demolish 22 homes in East Jerusalem, UK death toll in Afghanistan reaches 300 and Belarus threatens to siphon gas.
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