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
5-11 June 2021

16 June 2021

Last week in East Asia, the ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) candidate and former prime minister, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, won the presidential election, further consolidating the power of the MPP. In Japan, people took to the streets to oppose a bill that facilitates national referendums on constitutional amendments. In China, rare mass demonstrations broke out in…

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Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
5-11 June 2021

16 June 2021

Last week in South Asia, fighting continued in Afghanistan as the Taliban gained control of new territory. In Pakistan, Baloch separatists and security forces clashed during military operations in Balochistan province. Meanwhile, Baloch and Pashtun ethnic groups staged demonstrations across the country last week, accusing the government of enforced disappearances and violence against minorities. In…

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Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
29 May-4 June 2021

10 June 2021

Last week in Southeast Asia, anti-coup protesters in Myanmar continued to demonstrate against military rule. Meanwhile, there was an increase in targeted killings of security forces and military-appointed administrators. Additionally, fighting between the Myanmar military and local civilian defense groups continues unabated across the country. Local defense groups are also increasingly fighting against the Myanmar…

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