The Houthis and the Use of Landmines in Yemen
Although air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition continue to account for the highest number of reported civilian fatalities, Houthi-planted landmines are a persistent threat for Yemeni civilians. On May 22, three unarmed citizens were reportedly killed when they stepped on an explosive device planted by the Houthis near the military port of Al Haymah, in Hodeidah (Al Masdar, 22 May 2018).… Details
From the Mali-Niger borderlands to rural Gao – Tactical and geographical shifts of violence
In late April and early May, six massacres took place in the Mali-Niger border corridor. Presumed militants of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) carried out massacres against the Dawsahak community.… Details
Regional Overview – Africa 5 June 2018
Key trends in Africa on the week of May 27th include the resurgence of violence by lesser active groups in the DRC’s Nord-Kivu; persisting instability in North Africa; visible tensions in low-activity countries; and important political reshufflings and moves in Guinea, Madagascar and Mali.… Details
Regional Overview – Asia 5 June 2018
The key development in Asia during the week of May 27 was the passing of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) merger bill, also known as the 31st Amendment, with a two-thirds majority by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on May 27 (Dawn, 30 May 2018).… Details
The Fulani Crisis & the Threat to Civilians
In this infographic by ACLED Research Director, Dr. Roudabeh Kishi, we explore the question, “How has the threat to civilians in Nigeria changed over time and space?”… Details
Humanitarian Targeting
In this infographic by ACLED Research Director, Dr. Roudabeh Kishi, we explore the question, “Where are humanitarian workers (aid workers, health workers, teachers) most at risk? (2017 – present).… Details
Regional Overview – Middle East 5 June 2018
This past week was marked by major protests in Jordan and a rise in remote violence between Israel and Gaza. A drop in political violence has been recorded in Iraq following the arrest of senior Islamic State (IS) figures over the past few weeks.… Details
South Africa: Service Delivery at the Center of Violent Protests
2018 has seen modest levels of political violence and protest events in South Africa relative to preceding years. The decrease in events can be explained by a number of factors, including the absence of elections (election violence), the decrease in student protests at tertiary institutions nationwide and the February 2018 change in leadership from the controversial Jacob Zuma to Cyril Ramaphosa.… Details