Regional Overview – Asia 29 January 2019
Last week in Asia, the overall level of organized violence remained relatively static while the number of demonstrations increased. In South Asia, the week was marked by a large-scale Taliban attack in Afghanistan and the reported deaths of 11 militants during Cordon and Search Operations by Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir.… Details
The Fangs Beneath the Facade: Repression under Zimbabwe’s New Regime
ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik surveys the new regime’s crackdown on unrest in Zimbabwe. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.… Details
Regional Overview – Africa 29 January 2019
Key developments in Africa in the week of January 20th include the multilayered violence in the DRC and CAR, the deadliest attack on UN forces in Mali to date amidst rising JNIM activity in the country and in the region, and the large-scale protests that rocked Tunisia.… Details
Not with a Whimper but with a Bang: Al Shabaab’s Resilience and International Efforts Against the Rebels
Al Shabaab’s attack on Dusit Hotel on January 17 resulted in 17 reported fatalities and has called into question the narrative of the group’s degradation and decline (The Conversation, 2 October 2018).… Details
Eastern Afghanistan: A Tale of Two Provinces
In this infographic, ACLED Middle East Research Manager Tom Hart tracks different patterns of violence in Afghanistan’s Ghazni and Nangarhar provinces. Find an explanation of ACLED’s methodology for monitoring the conflict in Afghanistan here.… Details
The Risks of Reconciliation: Civilians and Former Fighters face Continued Threats in Syria
ACLED Assistant Syria Research Manager Stephanie Anderson analyzes the ongoing risk of arrest and conscription for civilians and former fighters in “reconciled” areas retaken by the Syrian regime. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).… Details
Regional Overview – Middle East 22 January 2019
Throughout the Middle East region last week, the number of battles has continued to decrease as part of a trend since the beginning of the new year. At the same time, instances of remote violence have increased slightly.… Details
Regional Overview – Asia 22 January 2019
Last week in Asia, the overall number of demonstrations declined significantly; reported fatalities declined as well. In South Asia, the week was marked by protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 in Northeast India while three Islamic State militants were reportedly killed in Counter Terrorism Department operations in Pakistan.… Details