5 Hidden Conflicts in the Middle East: #2 Southern Syria and the Khalid ibn al-Walid Army

Analysis, Civilians At Risk, Conflict Monitoring, Ethnic Militias, Focus On Militias, Infographics, Middle East, Political Stability, Pro-Government Militias, Remote Violence, Unidentified Armed Groups, Vigilante Militias, Violence Against Civilians
In this series of infographics, ACLED’s Research Analyst, Melissa Pavlik, explores 5 hidden or under-reported conflicts across the Middle East. The second is Southern Syria and the Khalid ibn al-Walid Army (2017 – Present).…

Regional Overview – Asia 23 April 2018

Analysis, Asia, Civilians At Risk, Current Hotspots, Remote Violence, Rioting And Protests, Violence Against Civilians
Levels of political violence and protest events remained static in most South and Southeast Asian countries over the course of last week. Overall levels of political violence declined in Afghanistan, while air and ground operations by Afghan security forces against Islamic State militants in Nangarhar province were heavier than previous reports, with 22 reported events last week compared to 6 events in the previous week.…