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Election-related violence in Pakistan | ACLED Insight

14 February 2024

The Pakistan elections have been marred by boycotts, accusations of military interference, and increased militant attacks — particularly in Balochistan. ACLED records 5 times more attacks in Balochistan in the last 2 weeks alone than in the entire month prior.

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Political Repression and Militant Targeting Set the Stage for Pakistan’s 2024 Elections

1 February 2024

After nearly two years of political turmoil, Pakistan is set to hold elections for its national and provincial assemblies on 8 February.

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Mid-Year Update: 10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2021

5 August 2021

In ACLED’s special report on 10 conflicts to worry about at the start of 2021, we identified a range of flashpoints and emerging crises where violent political disorder was likely to evolve or worsen over the course of the year

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Interactive: 10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2021

19 February 2021

Explore an interactive visualization of ACLED’s special report on 10 conflicts to worry about in 2021. © 2021 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.

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10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2021

2 February 2021

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.…

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CDT Spotlight: Continuing Conflict in Jammu & Kashmir

5 October 2020

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, conflict has escalated in the Jammu & Kashmir region of India. ACLED Research Analyst Josh Satre reviews the latest data. 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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Rising Organized Political Violence in Balochistan: A Resurgence of Baloch Separatism?

4 September 2020

Balochistan, home to a majority ethnic Baloch population, is the largest and least populous province of Pakistan. Rich in natural mineral resources and gas reserves, Balochistan is also the country’s least urbanized and most impoverished province. Despite an abundance of natural resources, and major investment through the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), both the province…

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CDT Spotlight: Pakistan

14 May 2020

As Pakistan eases coronavirus restrictions, political violence and protest activity is returning to pre-pandemic levels. ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik surveys disorder patterns around the country. 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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Regional 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…

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Drones and the Tribal Areas: Improving ACLED’s Pakistan Coverage (2010-2018)

25 June 2019

ACLED Asia Researcher Timothy Lay reviews new supplementary data on political violence and protest in Pakistan from 2010 through 2018. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.

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