In Southeast Asia, key developments last week include: civilian deaths from shelling in Myanmar; continued fighting between communist rebels and state forces in the Philippines; renewed Islamist violence in Indonesia and the Philippines; and coronavirus related violence and demonstrations across the region.…
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In this edition of ACLED’s State of Syria infographic series, Syria Research Manager Muaz A. maps key developments in the Syrian conflict during the last quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020.…
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ACLED Research Director Dr. Roudabeh Kishi reviews the Taliban’s multi-pronged approach to bolstering its legitimacy, especially as it vies for increased concessions during negotiations. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series.…
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Key trends in South Asia last week include: a rise in armed clashes between security forces and domestic rebel groups in India and Pakistan; an increase in cross-border armed clashes between India and Pakistan; and violence targeting the Muslim community over fears of coronavirus transmission in India.…
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Last week in Central Asia and the Caucasus, the Taliban increased attacks on Afghan forces, and the spread of coronavirus led to multiple prison riots in Afghanistan. In Kazakhstan, medical workers protested, while Kazakh and Azerbaijani opposition activists claimed that state forces are using coronavirus restrictions to suppress dissent.…
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Last week, demonstration events throughout the Balkans, Southeastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Russia remained low amidst ongoing coronavirus measures that limit public gatherings. Most of the demonstrations that did take place were held over government responses to the coronavirus crisis.…
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Across the Middle East, events related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to dominate the news cycle, with restrictions now implemented in most countries aimed at preventing and containing the spread of the coronavirus.…
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