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Jalale Getachew Birru says escalation in Tigray is likely as TPLF consolidates power
ACLED’s East Africa Senior Analyst Dr.des. Jalale Getachew Birru comments on the implications of TPLF’s reinstatement of the 2020 regional government.
Nasser Khdour on Israel’s escalation in Gaza amid Hamas’ refusal to disarm
ACLED’s Middle East Assistant Research Manager Nasser Khdour comments on new developments in the Gaza Strip as Israel intensifies attacks
Olha Polishchuk on Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s oil revenues amid the Iran conflict-driven price surge
ACLED’s Eastern Europe Research Manager, Olha Polishchuk, comments on Ukrainian long-range drone operations trying to offset Russia’s external economic gains.
Jalale Getachew Birru on Sudan’s recall of its ambassador to Ethiopia
ACLED’s East Africa Senior Analyst Dr.des. Jalale Getachew Birru comments on the diplomatic crisis between Sudan and Ethiopia following accusations over alleged cross-border involvement.
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Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations | Al Jazeera
“Drones are indeed the primary means to attack Russia’s territory,” explained Olha Polishchuk, research manager for Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus at Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED).
Israel Tightens Grip on Gaza as Deadlock With Hamas Persists | Bloomberg
Last month was the deadliest since the start of the year, with 140 fatalities related to Israeli violence reported despite the ceasefire, ACLED said, estimating Israel’s control of Gazan territory at about 58%.
Trump ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta | The Guardian
In March, more than 450 people were killed in air and drone strikes in Myanmar, the highest monthly death toll since the resistance to the 2021 coup began, according to ACLED.
Massive car bomb shatters Russia’s illusion of security in Mali | The Telegraph
Heni Nsaibia, a West Africa senior analyst at ACLED, said: “Beyond its symbolic value, the offensive underscores a deeper deterioration in the regime’s position.
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