Yemen’s Fractured South: Socotra and Mahrah
In Yemen, nearly five years of conflict have contributed to an extreme fragmentation of central power and authority and have often eroded local political orders. Local structures of authority have emerged, along with a plethora of para-state agents and militias at the behest of local elites and international patrons.… Details
A Vicious Cycle: The Reactionary Nature of Militant Attacks in Burkina Faso and Mali
In recent weeks, a series of attacks on churches in Burkina Faso has received global media coverage (BBC, 2019). Jihadi militant groups recently accused of pitting ethnic communities against each other (HRW, 2019) are now also accused of trying to ignite a religious war (La Croix, 2019).… Details
‘Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal’: Political Violence Targeting Women
In partnership with the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law at The University of Texas at Austin, ACLED is pleased to announce the launch of our new data on political violence targeting women and the accompanying report, Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal’: Political Violence Targeting Women.… Details
Regional Overview – Europe 29 May 2019
Last week, anti-government demonstrations in Albania, Serbia, and Romania continued. In Greece, there was again violence in support of hitman Koufodinas. In Ukraine, demonstration events were held in support of the sailors captured by Russia and fighting in the Donbass region continued.… Details
India Election Monitor: Phase 7
In the seventh installment of ACLED’s weekly series monitoring the Indian elections, Asia Research Manager Daniela Pollmann tracks electoral violence through the seventh phase of the vote. Find the introduction to the series and the first edition here.… Details
Rioters, Rebels and Civilians: Improving ACLED's Bangladesh Coverage (2010-2018)
ACLED Asia Researcher Timothy Lay reviews new supplementary data on political violence and protest in Bangladesh from 2010 through 2018. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.… Details
Regional Overview – Middle East 28 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a general reduction in conflict in Palestine, anti-corruption demonstrations in Israel and Iraq, and growing tensions between Iran and the US, as well as between Arabs and Kurds.… Details
New Data Confirm Political Violence Targeting Women is on the Rise
28 May 2019: Women around the world are facing unprecedented levels of targeted political violence. According to new data on political violence targeting women collated by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) – in partnership with the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law at The University of Texas at Austin – the threat to women has grown in recent years, currently reaching some of the highest levels ever recorded.… Details