The military coup in Sudan on 25 October 2021 caused significant unrest and regional tension.
Dr. Dan Watson is Senior Researcher for Sudan and South Sudan at ACLED and has been with the organization since mid-2018. He oversees coding, research, and analysis on the two Sudans. He has an MA in Conflict, Development and Security from the University of Leeds, and a PhD in International Relations from the University of Sussex, where he also works.
The military coup in Sudan on 25 October 2021 caused significant unrest and regional tension.
Analysis of ongoing communal violence and elite ambitions in South Sudan in the context of political and military developments since 2018.
This analysis situates Sudan’s current upheaval in the Horn of Africa, encompassing conflict in Ethiopia and the region.
A detailed analysis of unrest in Sudan, examining political shifts, military influence, and external involvement.
Analysis of Sudan's unrest, focusing on rebel groups, regional violence, and political dynamics.
Analysis of South Sudan’s peace process amid political and military challenges.
ACLED report on political violence across flashpoints in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in the first half of 2019.
Analysis of the top flashpoints in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East covering key developments and predictions for 2019.