Regional Overview: South America
29 November-5 December 2020
Last week in South America, demonstrations slightly decreased across the region. In contrast, the number of armed clashes has significantly increased. In Peru, farmers blocked highways as labor protests spread. In Colombia, violent attacks against civilians rose in comparison to the previous week.…
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Regional Overview: Middle East
29 November-5 December 2020
Last week in the Middle East, pro-Hadi forces in Yemen captured strategic locations near Ad Dirjaj from pro-Southern Transitional Council (STC) fighters, while Houthis captured areas in the Medghal and Raghwan districts from pro-Hadi forces.…
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Regional Overview: Africa
29 November-5 December 2020
Last week in Africa, Al Shabaab launched multiple attacks on state and international forces, as outgoing United States (US) President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of American soldiers from Somalia; state forces clashed with Al-Qaeda militants in Algeria; and police continued to suppress opposition campaigns for the January elections in Uganda.…
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Ethiopia: TPLF Overview
Three weeks of battles in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have led to what appears to be a decisive victory for the federal government. On 28 November 2020, an official statement by the armed forces announced that they claimed complete control over the region’s capital city, Mekelle (Abiy Ahmed Ali, Twitter, 28 November 2020).… Details
Civilians Under Fire in Nagorno-Karabakh: September-November 2020
Civilians were frequently targeted during the six-week war between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the de facto state of Artsakh this year. In this infographic, ACLED Central Asia & Caucasus Research Manager Asena Karaçaltı and Research Analyst Josh Satre map attacks on civilians throughout the escalation in fighting.… Details
Social Unrest in the Lead-up to Parliamentary Elections in Venezuela
Demonstrations have spiked in recent months ahead of Venezuela’s parliamentary elections. ACLED Research Analyst Curtis Goos charts the latest trends during the run-up to the vote. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).… Details
Hong Kong Demonstration Trends: 2018-2020
Over the past few years, Hong Kong has been roiled by thousands of demonstrations. In this infographic, Research Analyst Josh Satre reviews key trends from ACLED’s expanded East Asia dataset. For more, see our updated East Asia Resources page featuring new analysis and an interactive dashboard.… Details