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Regional Overview: South America
13-19 September 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Bhavani Castro 23 September 2020

Last week in South America, demonstrations over coronavirus-related issues increased across the region. Political killings continued to be reported in Colombia, as well as an increase in political tensions in Bolivia over the upcoming presidential elections.… Details

Regional Overview: Central Asia and the Caucasus
13-19 September 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Asena Karacalti 23 September 2020

Last week in Central Asia and the Caucasus, key developments included ongoing violence in Afghanistan affecting civilians as peace talks continue in Qatar. In Kazakhstan, protests took place in different cities, against political repression and increasing Chinese investments in the country.… Details

Regional Overview: Africa
13-19 September 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Timothy Lay 23 September 2020

Last week in Africa, the Libyan National Army targeted Islamic State militants in Sabha; Al Shabaab militants killed a minister with the Hirshabelle regional government in Somalia; and election-related violence was reported in Uganda, Nigeria, Liberia, and the Ivory Coast.… Details

Regional Overview: Middle East
13-19 September 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Salma Eissa 23 September 2020

Last week in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain signed normalization agreements with Israel in Washington, DC, setting off a wave of protests in Bahrain, Palestine, and Iran.… Details

Demonstration Trends in the United States

Analysis, Infographics, US AnalysisBy Roudabeh Kishi 23 September 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest phase of the Black Lives Matter movement, demonstrations have surged across America. Comparing US Crisis Monitor data for July and August 2020 with ACLED pilot data from the same time period in 2019, Dr.… Details

Last week in the United States, demonstrations increased overall compared to the week prior. However, demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement decreased nationwide. In California and New York, demonstrations were reported almost every day of the week.… Details

Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
6-12 September 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Sandra Pellegrini 17 September 2020

In Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstrations remained high last week. Workers from different sectors called for the lifting of coronavirus lockdown measures and the resumption of business activity in Cuba, Honduras, and Mexico.… Details

Regional Overview: South America
6-12 September 2020

Regional OverviewsBy Julia Lins Franciotti 17 September 2020

Last week in South America, demonstrations over coronavirus-related issues continued across the region. Meanwhile, killings in Guyana rekindled civil unrest and racial tensions in the country, and political unrest continued to take place in Colombia and Chile.… Details