News from February 2023
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
Release: Sweden. Overview: The National Center for Terrorist Threat Assessment (NCT) assessed that violent right-wing extremism and violent Islamist extremism posed the main terrorist threats to Sweden in 2021. Current terrorist threats from the left-wing radical environment are currently assessed to be close ...
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: MIAMI - After a two-week trial, a South Florida federal jury found Kejuan Brandon Campbell, Antonio Charles James Jr., and Dionte Alexander-Wilcox guilty on one count of conspiracy to kidnap, two counts of kidnapping, three counts of bank robbery, and three counts of carrying a firearm during a crime of violence.
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
Release: Ethiopia. Overview: The Government of Ethiopia continued to partner with the United States government on counterterrorism issues in 2021, though in a diminished capacity owing to emerging domestic security threats. Al-Shabaab and ISIS terrorist threats emanating from Somalia remain a high priority for...
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
Release: Argentina. Overview: In 2021, Argentina continued to focus its counterterrorism strategy on the tri-border area (TBA) of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, where suspected terrorism financing networks operate. Despite significant travel limitations attributable to COVID-19, robust U.S.-Argentine law enforcement...
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - On Feb. 27, 2023, David Michael Apps, 50 of Chattanooga, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to an information charging him with wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343. Apps is scheduled to be sentenced on July 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., before the Honorable Charles E. Atchley, Jr., in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Matthew Ryan Harper, 22, of Point Pleasant, was sentenced today to six years in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for distribution of child pornography. Harper must also register as a sex offender.
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
Release: From February 28-March 3, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Brussels, Belgium, London, UK, and Geneva, Switzerland. In Brussels, she will brief NATO Allies on key arms control issues. In London, she will participate in discussions ...
By Interior Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: Just how was the historic fort built and defended? And who would be responsible for running it? Watch the following videos to find out.
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
Release: Mali. Overview: The transition government, installed following the 2020 coup d’état, undertook another extraconstitutional change in government on May 24, when military forces arrested transition President Bah N’Daw and transition Prime Minister Moctar Ouane. Assimi Goita, who led the 2020 coup and had...
By Interior Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: Pinyon-juniper woodlands are the predominant vegetation type over a majority (about 60%) of Capitol Reef National Park (NP). These woodlands contain two-needle pinyon pine (Pinus edulis) and Utah juniper (Juniperus osteosperma), both of which tend to be small, slow-growing, and relatively long-lived-they can live for hundreds of years! Both species have been used by humans and wildlife for thousands of years.
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: From February 28-March 3, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Brussels, Belgium, London, UK, and Geneva, Switzerland. In Brussels, she will brief NATO Allies on key arms control issues. In London, she will participate in discussions ...
By Interior Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Carbon River Rainforest Trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits. Title: Rainforests Reuse and Recycle. Main Text. Rich and diverse, rainforests are recycling powerhouses. They produce a constant supply of organic matter that contains nutrients needed...
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: Des Moines, IA - A Des Moines woman was sentenced Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, to a total of 45 years in prison for conspiring to produce child pornography and child exploitation.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: Memphis, TN - Today, a federal jury convicted brothers Julio Garcia, 42, and Juan Garcia, 38, of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the guilty verdict.
By EPA Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 27, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $56.1 million to Maryland from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that communities can use to upgrade essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies.
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
Release: Singapore. Overview: Singapore continued to identify counterterrorism as the nation’s top security policy priority and has a comprehensive CT strategy based on global and regional trends. The strategy included vigilant security measures, regional and international law enforcement cooperation, efforts...
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
Release: Albania. Overview: Albania continued its strong support of international counterterrorism efforts in 2021, repatriating 19 of its citizens (five women and 14 children) from displaced persons camps in Syria and engaging in the process of reintegrating and rehabilitating them throughout the year. The ...
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
Release: Malaysia. Overview: Malaysia sustained counterterrorism efforts to monitor, arrest, deport, and prosecute suspected supporters of terrorist groups. Malaysian law enforcement cooperated with the United States and regional partners to increase border security at ports of entry to detect and disrupt terrorist...
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 28, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
