Increased Repression, Declining Demonstrations: An Analysis of Cambodian Demonstrations (2010-2018)
As Prime Minister Hun Sen consolidates his grip on power, Cambodia has seen a marked decline in demonstrations. With the opposition party dismantled and independent media shut down, Cambodia faces an increasingly authoritarian climate.…
Demanding More: Demonstrations Ahead of Senegal’s 2019 Elections
In this infographic, ACLED Research Analyst Hilary Matfess examines patterns of protest and riot activity in the run-up to Senegal’s elections. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).…
Regional Overview – Middle East 19 February 2019
Throughout the Middle East region last week, instances of battles continued to decrease, while remote violence events such as airstrikes and IED attacks increased. This trend has been ongoing since approximately the beginning of 2019.…
Regional Overview – Asia 19 February 2019
Last week, in Asia, organized violence remained static while overall demonstrations decreased slightly. In South Asia, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) launched a major militant attack on security personnel in India’s Jammu & Kashmir, leading to nationwide demonstrations.…
Regional Overview – Africa 19 February 2019
Key developments in Africa in the week of February 10th include the violence that has impeded elections in Nigeria, the instability in the post-election context in the DRC, and the risks in Egypt and South Sudan.…
Drug War Data: Improving Coverage of the Philippines
ACLED is pleased to announce the incorporation of data collected by the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) on the “War on Drugs” in the Philippines. In this infographic, Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik, Asia Research Manager Elliott Bynum, and Asia Researcher Marian Constantino explore the new data and examine how local partnerships improve monitoring of drug-related violence in the Philippines.…
The State of Syria: January 2019
ACLED Assistant Syria Research Manager Stephanie Anderson, Researcher Nick Grinstead, Senior Syria Researcher Kars de Bruijne, and Syria Research Manager Muaz A. map last month’s developments across the Syrian conflict in the January 2019 edition of the State of Syria infographic.…
Crackdowns, "Ghost-Towns," and Violence against Civilians in Anglophone Cameroon
In this infographic, Research Analyst Hilary Matfess evaluates the threat to civilians in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.…