Regional Overview: South America
29 May-4 June 2021
Last week in South America, nationwide anti-government demonstrations were held in Colombia. In Venezuela, a ceasefire was reached after more than two months of clashes in Apure state. Tensions continued to mount in Peru ahead of the second round of the presidential elections, which took place on 6 June.…
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Regional Overview: Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia
29 May-4 June 2021
Last week in Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, demonstrations continued in support of Belarusian political prisoners. Parliamentary elections took place in Cyprus, revealing an increase in support for a far-right party.…
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Regional Overview: East Asia
29 May-4 June 2021
Last week in East Asia, public gatherings were held in Hong Kong to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, despite a sweeping ban on the annual vigil due to coronavirus restrictions.…
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Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
29 May-4 June 2021
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, levels of violence remained high. In Mexico, the number of incidents targeting politicians ahead of the federal elections increased compared to the previous week.…
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Regional Overview: Africa
29 May-4 June 2021
Last week in Africa, prominent national political figures survived assassination attempts in Uganda and Somalia; the French government announced a suspension of joint military operations in Mali, despite ongoing attacks by Islamist militants throughout the Central Sahel; and the government extended the state of siege in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, amid sustained and deadly attacks by multiple rebel groups in the region.…
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Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
22-28 May 2021
Last week in Southeast Asia, demonstrations against the military junta continued in Myanmar amid a growing trend of low-intensity explosions targeting government buildings and infrastructure across the country. Meanwhile, deadly fighting between the Myanmar military and armed groups in Kachin, Karenni, and Chin states continues unabated.…
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