Asia-Pacific

Published on: On 2 October 2024, ACLED completed a review of ‘Violent demonstration’ events in its East Asia Pacific dataset to enhance data accuracy. Over 200 events previously coded as ‘Violent demonstration’ have been reclassified as ‘Protest’ events to better reflect the distinction between destructive and non-destructive behavior.…

Coding decisions on state forces, religious and ethnic minorities, arrests, and more Published on: | Last updated:  Background The primary conflict in China is part of a broader, sustained campaign by the government to retain its firm control of power under one-party rule.…

Coding decisions on key armed actors, anti-coup demonstrations, violence in Rakhine state, and more Published on: | Last updated:  Background Coding political violence in Myanmar poses several methodological challenges given the complexity of the many conflicts in the country.…

Coding decisions on the DMZ, missile tests, defections, and more Published On: | Last Updated:  Background North Korea’s 2020 security gridlock marks the reversal of a peace process that began with the joint participation of both Koreas in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.…

Coding decisions on the Taliban, external forces, the fall of Kabul, and more Published on: | Last updated:  The main conflict in Afghanistan began in 2001, following the US-led NATO invasion in the wake of the 11 September attacks and the subsequent overthrow of the Taliban government.…