The Russian Involvement in Syria, Whom Do They target?

Analysis, Civilians At Risk, Conflict Monitoring, Islamic State, Islamist Violence, Middle East, Violence Against Civilians
There is considerable debate over Russia’s ulterior motives in Syria. While motives may be hard to disentangle, ACLED data can shed light on Russia’s choice of targets. The Russian Defense ministry insists being in Syria to fight terrorist organizations (the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliates).…

5 Hidden Conflicts in the Middle East: #4 Turkish Village Guards

Analysis, Civilians At Risk, Conflict Monitoring, Ethnic Militias, Focus On Militias, Infographics, Middle East, Pro-Government Militias, Remote Violence, Unidentified Armed Groups, 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 fourth explores political violence events involving Turkish village guards (2017 – present).…