Turkey’s Air War in Iraq

Analysis, Civilians At Risk, Conflict Monitoring, Middle East, Political Stability, Remote Violence, Violence Against Civilians
Since the beginning of 2017, Turkish military forces have been responsible for the vast majority of the remote violence reported in the Iraqi governorates bordering Turkey. This is largely due to their ongoing conflict with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which maintains bases in northern Iraq (Iraqi News, December 25, 2017).…

5 Hidden Conflicts in Asia

Analysis, Asia, Civilians At Risk, Conflict Monitoring, Ethnic Militias, Focus On Militias, Infographics, Islamic State, Islamist Violence, Political Stability, Pro-Government Militias, Remote Violence, Resources, Rioting And Protests, 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 Asia. 5. Gau Rakshak Cow Vigilantism in India (2016-Present) 4. India’s Naxalite-Maoist Insurgency (2016-Present) 3. …

Regional Overview – Middle East 30 April 2018

Analysis, Civilians At Risk, Conflict Monitoring, Current Hotspots, Middle East, Remote Violence, Rioting And Protests, Violence Against Civilians
The number of political violence events recorded in Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, and Palestine dropped this week, while the number of events in Bahrain and Turkey rose considerably. Meanwhile Syria is seeing a renewed focus by various forces on fighting the Islamic State, while fighting remains roughly static in Yemen.…