Regional Overview – Africa 7 May 2019
Key developments in Africa in the week of April 28th include continued Boko Haram attacks in the Lake Chad region, ongoing election and governance protests in Sudan, Benin and South Africa, Islamic State activity in Democratic Republic of Congo, and a declared state of emergency in Somaliland.… Details
Unmasking Militancy in India: Improving ACLED's India Coverage (2016-2018)
ACLED Asia Researcher Timothy Lay and Asia Research Manager Daniela Pollmann review new supplementary data on political violence and protest in India from 2016 through 2018. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).… Details
What Your Country Can Do for You: Discontent Ahead of South Africa's General Election
In this infographic, ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik examines electoral violence and demonstration activity going into South Africa’s 8 May 2019 general election. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).… Details
The First Step on a Long Road: Public Demonstrations and Political Reform in Sudan
The ouster of Omar al-Bashir as President of Sudan following weeks of public demonstrations has been rightly hailed as a historic change; however, the removal of Bashir has not signified the end of the protest movement.… Details
Regional Overview – Middle East 1 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a drop in conflict events in Palestine, surges in demonstrations in Turkey and Bahrain in response to violent events, territory gains by Houthi forces in Ad Dali governorate in Yemen, and the 12th round of Syrian peace talks in Astana.… Details
Regional Overview – Europe 1 May 2019
Last week, anti-government demonstrations in Albania flared and turned violent and anti-government demonstrations in Serbia appear to have lost momentum. The situation in Ukraine during and after the presidential elections on 21 April remained calm, while the conflict in Donbass continues.… Details
India Election Monitor: Phase 3
In the third installment of ACLED’s weekly series monitoring the Indian elections, Asia Research Manager Daniela Pollmann tracks electoral violence through the third phase of the vote. Find the introduction to the series and the first edition here.… Details
Regional Overview – Asia 30 April 2019
The biggest developments in the South and Southeast Asian region last week included the deadly Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka and heavy fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces in Afghanistan.… Details