Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
8-21 May 2021
Over the last two weeks in Southeast Asia, demonstrations against the military coup in Myanmar continued as anti-coup protesters marked the 100th day of military rule in the country. Although such demonstrations have gradually been decreasing over the weeks following deadly crackdowns by the junta, armed resistance against the junta has been increasing.…
Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
8-21 May 2021
During the past two weeks in South Asia and Afghanistan, political violence continued in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. In Afghanistan, targeted attacks on civilian minorities were reported and violence between Taliban and Afghan forces continued.…
Regional Overview: Africa
8-21 May 202
During the past two weeks in Africa, dozens of civilians were killed in militant attacks within the central Sahel; pro-Palestinian demonstrations were reported across multiple countries; and Al Shabaab launched numerous explosive attacks on state forces in both Kenya and Somalia.…
Regional Overview: Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia
8-21 May 2021
Over the last two weeks, in Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, demonstrations took place across the region around global political issues, including the Israeli-Palestine conflict and the unrest in Colombia.…
