The ACLED-Religion pilot project collects real-time data on religious repression and disorder in the Middle East and North Africa. This spotlight report analyzes key trends from the latest data on Egypt, Israel, and Palestine.
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While the number of demonstrations remained relatively consistent last week compared to the week prior, several trends affected the makeup of demonstrations in the United States. Notably, demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement surged across the country, rising nearly fourfold, as 25 May marked the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd (Associated Press, 26 May 2021).…
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During the past month, a tumultuous Ramadan came to an end, but incidents of religious restrictions did not abate. Eid Al Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, started with the shutting down of two prominent mosques in Yemen and Iraq.…
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Last week in Africa, outbreaks of intercommunal violence left dozens of people dead in Sudan and South Sudan; armed groups carried out mass killings in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo; and Islamic State militants launched a series of deadly attacks on civilians in the Central Sahel, as the Malian military staged another coup.…
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Last week in the Middle East, the overall level of violence remained low in Yemen, although a slight increase in fighting was reported in Al Jawf, Hodeidah, and Marib. Meanwhile, demonstrations broke out in Syria, mainly in Dar’a province, against the Syrian presidential elections.…
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Last week, in Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, a diplomatic crisis between Spain and Morocco resulted in an influx of asylum seekers on the Spanish border and demonstrations across Spain.…
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Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstrations remained high. In Mexico and Honduras, violence targeting politicians continued ahead of elections, resulting in the killing of four candidates by unidentified armed men and gangs.…
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Last week in East Asia, a bill, which would allow the Japanese government to have more control on real estate purchases located near facilities considered important for national security, triggered protests in Japan.…
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Last week in South Asia, clashes remarkably intensified between the Taliban and Afghan forces, with territorial gains and lethal offensives by both parties across the country. The Taliban’s connection to Al Qaeda was put into question as members from both groups were killed in airstrikes last week.…
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Last week in South America, nationwide protests continued to be held in Argentina in light of the government response to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. In Peru, 16 civilians were killed in an attack carried out by suspected members of the Shining Path, less than two weeks ahead of the country’s presidential run-off election.…
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