Regional Overview: South Asia
27 September-3 October 2020
Key trends in South Asia last week include: clashes between militants and security forces in India and Pakistan; continuing cross-border clashes between India and Pakistan; Maoist internal conflicts regarding civilian killings in India; demonstrations against sexual violence in India and Bangladesh; and demonstrations against three agriculture reform bills in India.…
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Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
27 September-3 October 2020
Last week in the Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean region, demonstrations against tax reforms soared in Costa Rica, as the government negotiated a financial aid package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).…
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Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
27 September-3 October 2020
Last week in Southeast Asia, ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and the military continued to clash in Myanmar. In the Philippines, state forces stepped up operations against the Islamist group Abu Sayyaf.…
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Regional Overview: United States
27 September-3 October 2020
Demonstrations declined in the United States last week compared to the week prior. Demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement continued, but decreased by more than half relative to the previous week.…
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Regional Overview: East Asia
27 September-3 October 2020
Last week in East Asia, scattered protests were held across Hong Kong in support of the 12 Hong Kong fugitives first captured and detained by mainland Chinese authorities on 23 August.…
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Regional Overview: Africa
27 September-3 October 2020
Last week in Africa, anti-government demonstrations restarted in Guinea during the lead up to presidential elections; Al Shabaab increased operations targeting African Union forces in Somalia; and a peace accord collapsed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.…
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Regional Overview: Middle East
27 September-3 October 2020
Last week in the Middle East, the Islamic State (IS) carried out several attacks in eastern and central Syria against pro-Assad forces. Fighting continued in Yemen as Houthi forces pushed closer to Marib, while 1,000 Sudanese troops were reportedly sent to Yemen via Saudi Arabia.…
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Regional Overview: South America
27 September-3 October 2020
Last week in South America, demonstrations over coronavirus-related issues decreased across the region. Political killings continued to be reported in Colombia, while upcoming elections and referendums increased tensions in Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela.…
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