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Regional Overview: South Asia
23-29 January 2021

Regional OverviewsBy Katerina Bozhinova 4 February 2021

Last week in South Asia, cross-border violence between India and Pakistan decreased, while Indian troops clashed with Chinese soldiers in a contested border area in Sikkim state. In India, Naxal-Maoists targeted civilians in Chhattisgarh, while another group of rebels surrendered to the police under a rehabilitation campaign.… Details

Regional Overview: Middle East
23-29 January 2021

Regional OverviewsBy Dr. Ameneh Mehvar 4 February 2021

Last week in the Middle East, violent demonstrations broke out in Lebanon over the coronavirus lockdown and the deteriorating economic situation. Mass demonstrations were also staged in Yemen, where people took to the streets in Houthi-controlled areas against US sanctions.… Details

Regional Overview: Europe
23-29 January 2021

Regional OverviewsBy Laura Fluegel 4 February 2021

Last week, demonstration activity surged in Europe, particularly in Russia, Belarus, Poland, and the Netherlands. In Russia, widespread demonstrations in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny and against the regime of Vladimir Putin swept the country; solidarity protests were also recorded across the region more widely.… Details

Regional Overview: East Asia
23-29 January 2021

Regional OverviewsBy Laura Sorica 4 February 2021

Last week in East Asia, a new prime minister was appointed in Mongolia after his predecessor resigned one week prior amid public outrage over the ill-treatment of a COVID-19 patient. Also in Mongolia, the government took steps to take an important mining agreement to New York Supreme Court following a lawmaker’s hunger strike protest in the capital city.… Details

Regional Overview: Central Asia and the Caucasus
23-29 January 2021

Regional OverviewsBy Asena Karacalti 4 February 2021

Last week in Central Asia and the Caucasus, key developments included the ongoing violence in Afghanistan between military forces and the Taliban, along with attacks targeting civilians by unidentified groups and the Islamic State (IS).… Details

Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
23-29 January 2021

Regional OverviewsBy Daniël Schepers 4 February 2021

Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstrations continued at high levels. In Haiti, demonstrations against President Jovenel Moise persisted a week ahead of the end of the president’s constitutional mandate.… Details

Regional Overview: Africa
23-29 January 2021

Regional OverviewsBy Timothy Lay 4 February 2021

Last week in Africa, Ethiopian, and Sudanese forces exchanged shelling along their contested border; state forces launched offensives against rebels in the Central African Republic, amid calls to end the United Nations weapons embargo; and clashes between Jubaland and Somali federal forces worsened tensions between the Somali and Kenyan governments.… Details

Last week, demonstration activity in Europe continued at generally low levels. In Belarus and Russia, demonstrations continued in support of detained political prisoners, particularly the recently detained Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and jailed Belarusian blogger Ihar Losik.… Details