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Update Log

Our team makes regular updates, additions, and corrections to the ACLED dataset as new or better information becomes available. Check this page for a running log of the latest changes and supplementation projects. Note: Log currently shows updates starting in 2023.

Data update: Incorporation of data from partner organization in ACLED’s Afghanistan dataset

Published on: Starting from 28 December 2024, ACLED is incorporating data from an undisclosed partner organization to improve its coverage of Afghanistan. Historical data going back to 1 September 2021 have been added to ACLED’s dataset, with an addition of over 500 new events.…

Data update: Incorporation of data from partner organization Fundaredes in ACLED’s Venezuela dataset

Published on: Starting from 3 December 2024, ACLED is incorporating data from its partner organization, Fundaredes. Historical data going back to 1 January 2018 have been added to ACLED’s dataset. This update adds over 2,700 new events and updates more than 1,500 existing events, incorporating information from at least 1,400 fatalities linked to these events.…

Data update: Incorporation of Risk and Strategic Management, Corporation’s data into ACLED’s South Sudan dataset

Published on: Starting from 28 January 2025, ACLED is incorporating data from its partner organization, the Risk and Strategic Management, Corp. (RSM). Historical data going back to 9 December 2020 have been added to ACLED’s dataset.…

Data update: Addition of new sources in ACLED’s Ukraine dataset

Published on: On 17 September 2024, ACLED updated its Ukraine dataset by incorporating events from several new military sources. This update enhances ACLED’s coverage of the ongoing conflict, particularly in the border regions of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kherson.…

Data update: Expanded coverage of Myanmar 2018-present with Khit Thit Media

Published on: Last Updated: 19 December 2024 On 12 November 2024, ACLED incorporated the source Khit Thit Media covering violence and demonstrations in Myanmar from 2018 to present. The inclusion of this source primarily expands coverage of the Myanmar 2021 coup and subsequent civil war with over 15,000 events and over 13,000 fatalities.…