CDT Spotlight: State Force in Uganda
In late March, Uganda experienced its highest disorder levels in over a decade. ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik examines how the pandemic response has led to a spike in state violence.… Details
Coronavirus Cover: Myanmar Civilians Under Fire
On the same day the United Nations Secretary-General called for a global ceasefire amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Myanmar military designated the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) — an ethnic Rakhine armed group fighting for greater autonomy in Rakhine state — as a “terrorist” group.… Details
Regional Overview: Middle East
26 April – 2 May 2020
Last week, more demonstrations were reported across the Middle East than in any week since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in early March. Islamic State (IS) activity continued to rise in Iraq, while clashes flared over control of the island of Socotra in Yemen.…
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Regional Overview: Africa
26 April – 2 May 2020
In Africa last week, coronavirus fears prompted a fatal prison riot in Sierra Leone; Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar claimed that his military had a popular mandate to rule Libya; and the Central African Republic was hit by worsening ethnic violence amongst ex-Seleka armed groups.…
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Regional Overview: Europe
26 April – 2 May 2020
Demonstrations related to the pandemic and other issues increased last week, particularly in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Notable developments include the surge in anti-government demonstrations in Serbia and labor groups demonstrating over the economic effects of coronavirus measures in Ukraine. …
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Regional Overview: South America
26 April – 2 May 2020
Last week in South America, key developments include: demonstrations in Colombia and Venezuela over government aid; political killings in Colombia; prison riots in Peru and Venezuela; increased demonstrations in Chile; protests against quarantine measures in Brazil, as well as continued armed clashes between criminal groups and state forces; and protests led by health workers around the region.…
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Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
26 April – 2 May 2020
Battles and violence targeting civilians remain high across Central America and the Caribbean. Demonstrations increased last week amidst coronavirus lockdowns, with demands centered on the provision of state subsidies and the resumption of work.…
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Regional Overview: Central Asia and the Caucasus
26 April – 2 May 2020
Last week in Central Asia and the Caucasus, intensified Taliban attacks on Afghan forces prompted a warning from the US, while protests took place in Kazakhstan and Georgia over the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on local economies.…
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