Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
12-18 June 2021
Last week in South Asia, the Taliban seized territory from Afghan state forces as lethal battles and attacks on civilians continued across Afghanistan. Baloch separatist groups launched attacks on security forces and engaged in remote violence in Pakistan.…
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Actor Profile: Oath Keepers
The second installment in our new actor profile series reviews the latest data on Oath Keepers activity around the United States. Details
ACLED-Religion Overview
5-11 June 2021
Last week across North Africa and the Middle East, a far-right march reignited tensions in East Jerusalem, prompting clashes between primarily far-right Israelis and Palestinians. In Israel, ultra-orthodox (Haredi) civilians protested against the sale of non-Kosher cell phones.…
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Sahel 2021: Communal Wars, Broken Ceasefires, and Shifting Frontlines
In 2021, the Sahel crisis entered its tenth year. Despite the transnational nature of the crisis, each country has experienced different patterns of violence and transformations in the midst of a protracted conflict.… Details
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
5-11 June 2021
Last week in Southeast Asia, anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar continued amid growing dissatisfaction over the response of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the situation. Meanwhile, targeted killings of individuals perceived to be aligned with the junta continued.…
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Regional Overview: East Asia
5-11 June 2021
Last week in East Asia, the ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) candidate and former prime minister, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, won the presidential election, further consolidating the power of the MPP. In Japan, people took to the streets to oppose a bill that facilitates national referendums on constitutional amendments.…
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Regional Overview: Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia
5-11 June 2021
Last week, in Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, demonstrations took place against national and international government actions and protocols. In Belarus, demonstrations continued in support of political prisoners. In Russia, regular demonstrations resumed in defense of a detained former local governor in Khabarovsk.…
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Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
5-11 June 2021
Last week in South Asia, fighting continued in Afghanistan as the Taliban gained control of new territory. In Pakistan, Baloch separatists and security forces clashed during military operations in Balochistan province.…
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