ISIS

Review of Islamic State Terrorists Training and Potential

Ambassador K Gajendra Singh reviews capability build up of the ISIS and says must never forget that what is happening in the deserts of eastern Syria and north-west Iraq and elsewhere in the region is nothing but part of a getting hotter Cold War between U.S.-led West and Russia's Putin, with China, Iran, and many other countries on his side, so far covertly.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/review-of-islamic-state-terrorists-training-and-potential-3667.html

Hudhud

‘OP Lehar’ Makes A Difference to People of Vizag

The relief operations by the Armed Forces under ‘Op Lehar’ is now getting focussed on Visakhapatnam

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/%E2%80%98op-lehar-makes-a-difference-to-people-of-vizag-3663.html

Manipur Counter Insurgency

AFSPA needed for curbing insurgency: GOC 3 Corps

General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Corps Lt Gen Bipin Rawat has pointed out the need for AFSPA in Manipur in countering insurgency problems.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/afspa-needed-for-curbing-insurgency-goc-3-corps-3664.html

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka restricts foreigners from visiting former war zone

The measure is aimed at preventing the foreigners from visiting the North under the pretext of engaging in development projects to rouse communal disharmony among the people, the spokesperson said.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-restricts-foreigners-from-visiting-former-war-zone-3665.html

Myanmar

Myanmar’s Military Chief Meets Journalists Over Coverage Constraints              

Myanmar’s military chief on Tuesday agreed to “collaborate” with the media on coverage of issues involving national security during his first-ever meeting with local press representatives.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmars-military-chief-meets-journalists-over-coverage-constraints-3662.html

First phase of listing 2015 election voters to start November     

Hein Ko Soe  says first phase of compiling lists of eligible voters for the planned 2015 general elections will begin in Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw and some townships in Shan State

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/first-phase-of-listing-2015-election-voters-to-start-november-3666.html

PLA – Primary Source News

PLA Document highlights weakness in training

President Xi Jinping has been pushing to strengthen the fighting ability of China's 2.3-million-strong armed forces and stepping up efforts to modernize forces.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-document-highlights-weakness-in-training-3661.html