Region-Specific Methodology
Information about methodological decisions and sourcing profiles unique to specific regions or contexts.
9 January 2023 Update: Addition of Gang Violence Events to the Venezuela Dataset
Published on: 9 January 2023
As outlined in ACLED’s methodology document, Gang Violence: Concepts, Benchmarks, and Coding Rules, which explains the parameters for coding gang violence in certain countries and contexts, regular reviews are conducted to determine changes that may result in further countries or territories meeting the inclusion criteria for gang violence events.…
6 February 2023 Update: Integration of Data from Habla Como Habla for Honduras
Published on: 6 February 2023
Supplementary coding of Habla Como Habla, a local media outlet, has added approximately 2,300 new events to ACLED’s Honduras dataset that were not previously reported by other sources.…
30 January 2023 Update: Integration of Fogo Cruzado Partner Data for Brazil
Published on: 30 January 2023
ACLED partner Fogo Cruzado aims to record the incidence of shootings and the prevalence of armed violence in the larger metropolitan regions of Rio de Janeiro and Recife.…
27 February 2024 Update: Correction of ‘Violent Demonstration’ Events in Indonesia
Published on: 27 February 2024
In accordance with the ACLED Codebook, the ‘Violent demonstration’ sub-event type is assigned when demonstrators engage in violent or destructive acts. Recently, ACLED undertook a comprehensive review of ‘Violent demonstration’ events in its Indonesia dataset to enhance data accuracy.…
ACLED Methodology for Coding Boko Haram and ISWAP Factions
Published On: | Last Updated: 15 March 2021
Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province
Boko Haram is currently composed of two main factions, each claiming affiliation with or allegiance to the Islamic State (IS).…