Regional Overview: United States
13-19 February 2021
Demonstration events in the United States declined by a quarter last week compared to the week prior despite the end of the second impeachment trial. As the Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump on 13 February (NPR, 13 February 2021), several pro-Trump demonstrations were reported last week.…
Regional Overview: Central Asia and the Caucasus
13-19 February 2021
Last week in Central Asia and the Caucasus, violence continued in Afghanistan with lethal offensives between Afghan forces and the Taliban, while the Islamic State (IS) also conducted attacks in its previous stronghold of Nangarhar province.…
Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
13-19 February 2021
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, unrest and violence continued ahead of key electoral dates. In Haiti, the opposition continued to demonstrate against President Jovenel Moise. A demonstrator was killed by armed men and several journalists covering the demonstrations were injured by police.…
Regional Overview: Middle East
13-19 February 2021
Last week in the Middle East, Houthis in Yemen captured Az Zurin in Marib’s Sirwah district, whereas pro-Hadi forces made gains in Al Jawf and Dali’s Qaatabah. Meanwhile, Houthis continued their drone attacks against airports in Saudi Arabia.…
Regional Overview: East Asia
13-19 February 2021
Last week in East Asia, solidarity demonstrations against the military coup in Myanmar were reported in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. In North Korea, coronavirus lockdowns on the border with China were lifted earlier than planned following reports of people dying of hunger.…
Regional Overview: Africa
13-19 February 2021
Last week in Africa, political tensions between the government and opposition groups turned violent in the Somali capital of Mogadishu; bandits carried out a mass kidnapping at a school in Nigeria; and the Allied Democratic Forces carried out a series of attacks on civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo.…
