ACLED-Religion Overview
11-17 September 2021
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, state authorities continued repressing communal religious practices under the pretext of curbing the spread of the coronavirus. In addition, they also targeted dissident religious minorities for repression.…
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Regional Overview: United States
11-17 September 2021
Demonstration levels in the United States slightly decreased last week compared to the week prior, marking the lowest number of demonstration events since the beginning of July 2021. This decline stems from a continued downturn in demonstration events concerned with COVID-19, as demonstrations related to in-school mask mandates decreased by two-thirds last week.…
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Regional Overview: Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia
11-17 September 2021
Last week in Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, demonstrations took place in Russia calling for fair elections ahead of a parliamentary election from 17-20 September. In Portugal, Italy, Monaco, Austria, and the Netherlands, there was an increase in demonstration events opposing coronavirus restrictions.…
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Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
11-17 September 2021
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstration levels increased. Amid the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Central America’s independence on 15 September, anti-government demonstrations were registered in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.…
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Regional Overview: South America
11-17 September 2021
Last week in South America, organized political violence levels continued at similar levels compared to the week prior, while demonstrations decreased. In Brazil, fighting between criminal groups intensified in the state of Rio de Janeiro over a territorial dispute, while anti-government protests continued to take place, albeit at lower levels.…
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Regional Overview: Middle East
11-17 September 2021
Last week in the Middle East, widespread demonstrations in southern Yemen led to the declaration of a state of emergency by the Southern Transitional Council (STC), while Houthi forces made territorial gains in both Al Bayda and Shabwah governorates.…
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Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
11-17 September 2021
Last week in South Asia, demonstrations took place in Afghanistan’s Kandahar and Gizab cities against the Taliban’s decision to evict some residential houses. Meanwhile, the Taliban also targeted former Afghan security forces.…
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Regional Overview: East and Southeast Asia
11-17 September 2021
Last week in East and Southeast Asia, anti-coup protesters in Myanmar held rallies urging the UN to retain Myanmar’s incumbent permanent representative ahead of the opening of the UN General Assembly.…
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