Asia-Pacific
Regional Overview Archive

Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest ACLED data on political violence and protest trends around the world, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.

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Regional Overview: East Asia
3-9 July 2021

14 July 2021

Last week in East Asia, one of the largest labor unions in South Korea held a massive rally demanding better working conditions amid a surge in COVID-19 infections (YNA, 9 July 2021). In Mongolia, health workers’ protests, which started in the capital the week before, have expanded across the country. Also in Mongolia, several officials…

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Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
3-9 July 2021

14 July 2021

Last week in South Asia, the Taliban continued to make territorial gains in Afghanistan, especially in the north, including some key border crossings into neighboring countries. In Pakistan, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants continued to attack security forces. Indian security forces conducted operations against militants in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Union Territory. Demonstrations against rising fuel…

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Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
26 June-2 July 2021

8 July 2021

Last week in Southeast Asia, anti-coup protesters in Myanmar continued to demonstrate against the military regime. Meanwhile, over 2,200 detainees — including activists and journalists — were released on 30 June in a nationwide amnesty. Additionally, deadly clashes between the Myanmar military and People’s Defense Force (PDF) groups were reported in the Sagaing region. Meanwhile,…

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