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
12-18 June 2021

23 June 2021

Last week in East Asia, the Hong Kong police raided the office of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily and arrested five senior executives, signaling a further erosion of democratic freedoms in the city. In North Korea, the authorities have cracked down on illegal phone use, amid worsening food insecurity in the country. In Japan, protests continue…

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Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
12-18 June 2021

23 June 2021

Last week in South Asia, the Taliban seized territory from Afghan state forces as lethal battles and attacks on civilians continued across Afghanistan. Baloch separatist groups launched attacks on security forces and engaged in remote violence in Pakistan. In India, Naxal-Maoist rebels reappeared in the south and clashed with police teams across the Red Corridor.…

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Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
5-11 June 2021

17 June 2021

Last week in Southeast Asia, anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar continued amid growing dissatisfaction over the response of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the situation. Meanwhile, targeted killings of individuals perceived to be aligned with the junta continued. Fighting between the Myanmar military and local defense groups also continued unabated in Chin state…

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