The Normalization of Political Violence and the 2023 Legislative Elections in Greece
Ahead of the 2023 elections, this report explores the normalization of violence as part of the political process in Greece.
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Fact Sheet
Conflict Surges in Sudan
Since the start of the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, ACLED has recorded more than 340 conflict incidents around the country, with over 1,800 reported fatalities. More than two-thirds of the clashes have taken place in cities of over 100,000 people.
World at a Glance
Week of 13 May 23
Data cover the period of 13 May 23 - 19 May 23. For more information about how ACLED collects data and categorizes events, see the ACLED Codebook.
Political Violence Events: 2,143ℹ
-14% from previous week
Demonstration Events: 2,355ℹ
-8% from previous week
Event Types:
Battles: 487 Events
Explosions/Remote Violence: 990 Events
Violence Against Civilians: 478 Events
Mob Violence: 188 Events
Protests: 2,268 Events
Violent Demonstrations: 87 Events
The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) collects real-time data on the locations, dates, actors, fatalities, and types of all reported political violence and protest events around the world.
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Conflict Watchlist 2023
In ACLED’s new Conflict Watchlist, we identify a range of crisis areas that are likely to evolve in the coming year — for better and for worse. More than a rundown of violent hotspots, the Watchlist highlights some of the world’s most complex conflicts, where a combination of subnational, regional, and international dynamics are likely to produce major shifts in each case’s trajectory in 2023.
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ACLED Conflict Severity Index
A New Measure of the Complexities of Conflict
Drawing on the latest data, our Conflict Severity Index assesses four key indicators to identify the most severe forms of conflict around the world. At the start of 2023, 19 countries meet the Index’s criteria for high or extreme levels of conflict severity, ranging from Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Ukraine to Mali, Myanmar, and Yemen.
Regional Overviews
Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest data on political violence and protest trends, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring. Select a region from the list below to see the latest regional overview.
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Election Watch
Turkey’s 2023 General Elections and the Kurdish Question
This report examines how Turkish security forces have dealt with Kurdish separatists at home and abroad during Erdogan’s second mandate as president and in the lead-up to the 2023 elections.
Political Repression in Cuba Ahead of the 2023 Parliamentary Elections
An analysis of government repression and violence targeting Cuba’s political opposition ahead of parliamentary elections on 26 March 2023.
Anti-Government Demonstrations and Separatism in Thailand: Political Disorder Trends Ahead of the 2023 General Election
An analysis of anti-government demonstrations and separatist violence in Thailand prior to the 2023 general election.
Political Violence and the 2023 Nigerian Election
Nigeria’s historic elections are threatened by rising insecurity. This report assesses political violence trends going into the vote and the risk of escalation in the post-election period.
Political Violence During Brazil’s 2022 Presidential Runoff
Heightened levels of political violence continued into the presidential runoff in Brazil, raising concerns over further outbreaks of unrest beyond the election period.
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Local Observatories
Ethiopia Peace Observatory
The Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) is a special project launched by ACLED to enhance local data collection across Ethiopia. The EPO aims to provide a dedicated platform for governments, media, civil society, and the public to access reliable information and analysis about political violence and unrest across the country.
Cabo Ligado
Cabo Ligado (‘connected cape’) is a conflict observatory established by ACLED in partnership with Zitamar News and MediaFax to monitor political violence in Mozambique. The project supports real-time data collection on the insurgency in the country’s northern Cabo Delgado province and provides cutting-edge analysis of the latest conflict trends.