Regional Overview: South Asia
29 March-4 April 2020
Key trends in South Asia last week include: continued security operations against domestic rebel groups in India; and continuing demonstrations and violence over the spread of coronavirus across South Asia.
In India, security forces continued operations against domestic rebel groups despite the ongoing nationwide lockdown to minimize the spread of coronavirus.…
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CDT Spotlight: Islamic State Attacks
ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller tracks rising Islamic State activity as the group’s leadership seeks to capitalize on the COVID-19 crisis. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series.… Details
CDT Spotlight: Mexican Cartels
ACLED Research Director Dr. Roudabeh Kishi analyzes COVID-19’s impact on cartel activity across Mexico. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).… Details
CDT Spotlight: Israel and Palestine
ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik charts escalating political violence in Israel and Palestine amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).… Details
CDT Spotlight: Fighting in Libya
ACLED Research Analyst Andrea Carboni maps the ongoing conflict in Libya as fighting intensifies despite the spread of coronavirus. This infographic is part of our special CDT Spotlight series. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).… Details
Regional Overview: Europe
29 March-4 April 2020
Last week, demonstration activity throughout the Balkans, Southeastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Russia remained low due to coronavirus measures banning public gatherings. Despite the bans, a handful of demonstrations were held, primarily over coronavirus-related issues.…
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Regional Overview: South America
29 March-4 April 2020
Last week in South America, key developments include: a decrease in the number of demonstrations in most countries; political killings in Colombia; attacks on opposition supporters in Venezuela; protests both for and against quarantine measures in Brazil, as well as continued armed clashes between criminal groups and state forces; and steps taken by indigenous groups in Suriname and French Guiana to lockdown their communities to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.…
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Regional Overview: Central America
29 March-4 April 2020
While violence targeting civilians remained below recent trends in Central America and the Caribbean last week, battles between state forces and gangs continued. Across the region, the coronavirus outbreak fueled protests over healthcare and economic concerns.…
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