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Regional Overview: Central Asia and the Caucasus
26 July-1 August 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Asena Karacalti 6 August 2020

Last week in Central Asia and the Caucasus, the Eid Al Adha ceasefire led to a decrease in fighting in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, and a deadly Islamic State (IS) attack in Jalalabad Prison, raised concerns about ending violence in the country over the long term.… Details

Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
26 July-1 August 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Fiona Wong 6 August 2020

Last week in Southeast Asia, clashes between the military and Rakhine rebels continued in Myanmar. Fighting between state forces and communist insurgents also persisted across the Philippines alongside an uptick in clashes between state forces and Islamist rebels.… Details

Regional Overview: South Asia
26 July-1 August 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Ashik KC 5 August 2020

Key trends in South Asia last week include: armed clashes between security forces and militant groups in Pakistan and India; targeted attacks on security forces in Bangladesh; election-related violence in Sri Lanka; and coronavirus-related violence in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.… Details

Regional Overview: East Asia
26 July-1 August 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Laura Sorica 5 August 2020

Last week in East Asia, protest activity slightly decreased. In Hong Kong, the authorities cracked down on pro-democracy election hopefuls and pro-independence groups. In mainland China, thousands protested due to contaminated household water, prompting a police lockdown in a district of Hangzhou City.… Details

Cabo Ligado Weekly: 27 July-2 August 2020

Analysis, Cabo LigadoBy ACLED 4 August 2020

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A Great and Sudden Change: The Global Political Violence Landscape Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Analysis, CDT Feature, FeaturedBy Melissa Pavlik 4 August 2020

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CDT Spotlight: Elections Postponed in Bolivia

CDT, InfographicsBy Adam Miller 31 July 2020

Repeated rescheduling of Bolivia’s elections amid the coronavirus pandemic has triggered unrest around the country, with critics accusing the current government of attempting to tighten its grip on power. ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller and South America Research Manager Bhavani Castro assess the latest political crisis.… Details

Regional Overview: United States
19-25 July 2020

Regional Overviews, US Crisis Monitor, US ResourceBy Dr. Ameneh Mehvar 30 July 2020

Last week in the United States, demonstration levels remained static. Workers in several cities walked off from their jobs in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, demanding racial and economic justice.… Details

Regional Overview: East Asia
19-25 July 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Laura Sorica 30 July 2020

Last week in East Asia, the number of events increased slightly compared to the week before. In Hong Kong, citizens commemorated the 2019 Yuen Long attack. In mainland China, protests were triggered by consulate closures amid an ongoing diplomatic row with the US, and separately, police intervened in protests opposing illegal land appropriation.… Details

Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
19-25 July 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Sandra Pellegrini 30 July 2020

Last week, demonstration events remained relatively high in Central America and the Caribbean. Amidst coronavirus-related protests, the enforcement of lockdown policies led to two violent incidents in Haiti and Mexico. In Mexico, anti-government mobilization was reported for the fifth consecutive week and the lack of access to drinkable water generated unrest, while in Honduras, members of the Garifuna community protested over the kidnapping of four of their leaders.… Details