Call Unanswered: A Review of Responses to the UN Appeal for a Global Ceasefire
13 May 2020
On 23 March, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a global coronavirus ceasefire (UN News, 23 March 2019). The truce would allow pandemic responses to be carried out in areas that are usually too dangerous for medical personnel to access due to ongoing conflict, and could also create opportunities for negotiations between belligerents. Unfortunately, the…
Read MoreCDT Spotlight: Continuing Conflicts in India
7 May 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, India continues to face active conflicts on multiple fronts. ACLED Research Director Dr. Roudabeh Kishi charts the ongoing violence. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MoreCDT Spotlight: Conflict & Crackdowns
30 April 2020
ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik explores the pandemic’s impact on levels of organized political violence around the world. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MoreRegional Overview: South Asia
12-18 April 2020
22 April 2020
Key trends in South Asia last week include: continued armed clashes between security forces and domestic rebel groups in India and Pakistan; an increase in cross-border armed clashes between India and Pakistan; and a rise in violence targeting frontline health workers over fears of coronavirus transmission in India. In India, armed clashes between security forces…
Read MoreCDT Spotlight: India
16 April 2020
ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik explores the rise in political violence across India. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
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Media Targeting
2 April 2020
Many states are likely to use the pandemic as a pretext to impose new restrictions on civil liberties and increase repression — including attacks on the media. ACLED Research Director Dr. Roudabeh Kishi maps attacks on journalists covering the coronavirus crisis around the world. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series. ©…
Read MoreInteractive: 10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2020
30 March 2020
Explore an interactive visualization of ACLED’s special report on 10 conflicts to worry about in 2020. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MoreWhere are demonstrations featuring women most prevalent?
6 March 2020
ACLED Research Director Dr. Roudabeh Kishi maps demonstrations featuring women around the world since 2019. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MoreWhere does the most political violence targeting women occur?
6 March 2020
ACLED Research Director Dr. Roudabeh Kishi maps political violence targeting women around the world since 2019. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read More10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2020
23 January 2020
Our annual special report reviews the past year of data for 10 key conflicts with a look toward trends to watch in the coming months. Access ACLED data directly through the export tool, and find more information about ACLED methodology in our Resource Library. To explore an interactive visualization of this special report, click here. To…
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