BLM State Spotlight: Pennsylvania
The second installment in our BLM State Spotlight series analyzes key trends in demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter movement -- as well as the response from law enforcement and far-right actors -- across Pennsylvania. Details
ACLED-Religion Overview
26 June-2 July 2021
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, the Iranian government continued its campaign of targeting religious minorities in the country. In Bahrain and Israel, negative reactions to the celebration of LGBT Pride Month continued.…
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Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
26 June-2 July 2021
Last week in Southeast Asia, anti-coup protesters in Myanmar continued to demonstrate against the military regime. Meanwhile, over 2,200 detainees — including activists and journalists — were released on 30 June in a nationwide amnesty.…
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Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
26 June-2 July 2021
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstrations and violence against civilians remained high. Thousands of members of the LGBT community marched in El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Panama against discrimination, demanding respect for their rights (France 24, 27 June 2021).…
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Regional Overview: Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia
26 June-2 July 2021
Last week, in Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, demonstrations related to LGBT rights continued amid further incidents of violence targeting the LGBT community. Meanwhile, demonstrations took place in the Czech Republic and Romania after the police killing of a Romani man.…
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Regional Overview: Africa
26 June-2 July 2021
A separate, weekly discussion of the ongoing conflict in Mozambique and Ethiopia can be found in the Cabo Ligado and Ethiopia Peace Observatory projects, respectively.
Last week in Africa, an alliance was formed between Boko Haram and ISWAP militants in Nigeria; Islamist militants continued their attacks in Central Sahel and Somalia; and anti-government demonstrations erupted in Sudan and eSwatini. …
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Regional Overview: United States
26 June-2 July 2021
Demonstrations in the United States continued a downward trend last week for the third consecutive week, recording the lowest level in five months. Meanwhile, demonstrations involving labor groups and healthcare workers demanding better work conditions and increased pay continue to account for the largest share of demonstration events.…
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Regional Overview: South America
26 June-2 July 2021
Last week in South America, protests supporting the LGBT community were reported across the region during International Pride Day on 28 June. In Colombia, political violence remained at high levels last week.…
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