CDT Spotlight: Demonstrations in East Asia
Demonstrations have continued across East Asia despite the COVID-19 pandemic. ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller reviews the latest data from our new coverage expansion.This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series.… Details
Introducing the US Crisis Monitor
A special project launched by ACLED and BDI to track political violence and demonstration activity in the United States. Details
Regional Overview: East Asia
28 June-4 July 2020
Last week in East Asia, the passing of the Hong Kong security law was the most significant development, spurring opposition protests in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. Other protests in the region focused on the coronavirus pandemic, forced demolitions in China, labor issues in South Korea, and political divisions in Taiwan and Mongolia.…
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Regional Overview: Africa
28 June-4 July 2020
Last week in Africa, violence erupted across Ethiopia’s Oromia region in response to the murder of a prominent Oromo musician; nationwide demonstrations were held in Sudan amid popular discontent with stalling reforms; and intercommunal violence continued in South Sudan.…
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Regional Overview: Central Asia and the Caucasus
28 June-4 July 2020
Last week in Central Asia, clashes between Afghan forces resulted in further civilian fatalities as coronavirus cases increased both in the country and reportedly within the Afghan army. In Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, governments reintroduced coronavirus restrictions, followed by protests by various groups in both countries.…
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CDT Spotlight: Hong Kong
While demonstration activity has resumed in Hong Kong amid loosening coronavirus-related restrictions, China’s new security law raises concerns for the future of the city’s protest movement. ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller examines the latest trends.This… Details
Regional Overview: East Asia
21-27 June 2020
Last week in East Asia, protests continued to be active throughout the region around the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in Japan and South Korea; solidarity with the American Black Lives Matter movement in Japan; around allegations of election-rigging in South Korea; and continued tensions in Hong Kong.…
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