A Closer Look at Abductions and Forced Disappearances Across the Globe
On 30 August, the world marks the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances to recognize those who have vanished during periods of conflict and repression. In this infographic, ACLED Research Analyst Curtis Goos examines our latest data on abduction/forced disappearance events around the globe.… Details
Riders on the Storm: Rebels, Soldiers, and Paramilitaries in Sudan’s Margins
This is the first in a series of three analysis features covering unrest in Sudan, and the repercussions for the wider region. This first piece explores recent patterns and trends in violence, focusing in particular on insecurity in Darfur and the “Two Areas” following the coup that ousted Bashir in April 2019. Details
Regional Overview: United States
16-22 August 2020
Last week in the United States, the number of demonstration events spiked by more than 40% compared to the week prior. These demonstrations were primarily driven by the Trump administration’s handling of the United States Postal Service (USPS) ahead of the election.…
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In Light of the Kafolo Attack: The Jihadi Militant Threat in the Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast Borderlands
On 11 June 2020, militants believed to be members of the Al Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) attacked a mixed Ivorian military and gendarmerie post in the border village of Kafolo — the first jihadi militant attack to strike Ivory Coast since the 2016 shootings at the Grand-Bassam resort.… Details
Comparing ‘New’ and ‘Old’ Media Crisis Monitoring in Kenya’s Unprecedented Elections
Media monitoring can play an important role in tracking, preventing, responding to and understanding violence and unrest. It is often used to identify, track and map incidents of insecurity and patterns in escalation and de-escalation in ongoing crises.… Details
Regional Overview: United States
9-15 August 2020
Last week in the United States, demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement continued, although at a diminished rate. Tensions rose between right-wing and left-wing groups in Georgia, Michigan, and Oregon.…
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