Elliott Bynum is ACLED’s Research Coordinator. She previously managed ACLED’s Southeast Asia desk. Her research focuses on social and political movements in Myanmar.
2020 Elections in Myanmar: Political Violence and Demonstration Trends
As Myanmar prepares for elections on 8 November, multiple armed conflicts across the country continue. Despite the hope that a government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) would address the longstanding grievances of ethnic minorities, the past five years have been marked by ongoing fighting between state forces and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs), as well as the suppression of peaceful dissent.…
CDT Spotlight: COVID-19 & Conflict in Myanmar
COVID-19 and conflict are on the rise in Myanmar ahead of this month’s general election. This infographic unpacks the latest data on battles and violence targeting civilians around the country. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
21-27 June 2020
In Southeast Asia, key developments last week include: intensified fighting in Rakhine state in Myanmar; pro-democracy protests in Thailand; demonstrations by Islamist groups in Indonesia over a proposed bill regarding pancasila guidelines; and ongoing drug-violence in the Philippines.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
14-20 June 2020
In Southeast Asia, key developments last week include: clashes between the military and Kachin rebels in Myanmar; renewed separatist violence in Thailand; deadly fighting between state forces and communist rebels in the Philippines; demonstrations in Indonesia in response to the sentencing of Papuan activists under treason laws; and a rare protest in Cambodia over the ongoing arrest and detention of opposition activists.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
7-13 June 2020
In Southeast Asia, key developments last week include: ongoing fighting in Myanmar; growing demonstrations over the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines; increased protests in Thailand over the abduction of an exiled activist; demonstrations in Indonesia ahead of a verdict for detained Papuan activists; and coronavirus-related disorder in several countries.…
