Gang Violence in Mexico: 2018-2020
Over 11,400 events of gang-related violence have been recorded across Mexico since the beginning of 2018, more than 80% of which targeted civilians. In this infographic, Research Analyst Curtis Goos reviews key trends from ACLED’s expanded Latin America & Caribbean dataset.…
Ethiopia: TPLF Overview
Three weeks of battles in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have led to what appears to be a decisive victory for the federal government. On 28 November 2020, an official statement by the armed forces announced that they claimed complete control over the region’s capital city, Mekelle (Abiy Ahmed Ali, Twitter, 28 November 2020).…
Civilians Under Fire in Nagorno-Karabakh: September-November 2020
Civilians were frequently targeted during the six-week war between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the de facto state of Artsakh this year. In this infographic, ACLED Central Asia & Caucasus Research Manager Asena Karaçaltı and Research Analyst Josh Satre map attacks on civilians throughout the escalation in fighting.…
Social Unrest in the Lead-up to Parliamentary Elections in Venezuela
Demonstrations have spiked in recent months ahead of Venezuela’s parliamentary elections. ACLED Research Analyst Curtis Goos charts the latest trends during the run-up to the vote. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).…