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Category Archives: Ethnic Militias

5 Hidden Conflicts in the Middle East: #2 Southern Syria and the Khalid ibn al-Walid Army

By Melissa Pavlik24 April 2018
In this series of infographics, ACLED’s Research Analyst, Melissa Pavlik, explores 5 hidden or under-reported…
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5 Hidden Conflicts in the Middle East: #1 Shiite Discontent in Bahrain & Ash Sharqiyah Region of Saudi Arabia

By Melissa Pavlik23 April 2018
In this series of infographics, ACLED’s Research Analyst, Melissa Pavlik, explores 5 hidden or under-reported…
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One Year of Battles in the Yemeni Civil War

By Valentin d’Hauthuille22 April 2018
Despite the sense of widespread disorder conveyed by the dominant narrative on Yemen, the frontlines…
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10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa

By Roudabeh Kishi12 April 2018
In this series of infographics, ACLED’s Research Director, Dr. Roudabeh Kishi, explores 10 hidden or…
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Myanmar: Conflict Update

By Clionadh Raleigh5 April 2018
Overview Despite a ceasefire agreement in 2015[1], violence in Myanmar has increased as clashes between…
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Pro-Government Militia Autonomy on the Battlefield in Syria

By Bassam Kassoumeh22 March 2018
The presence of pro-government militias during civil wars has been a prominent feature in armed…
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Democratic Republic of Congo Analysis

By Miguel Chambel16 March 2018
Political violence in DR-Congo continues to be shaped by ADF activity: on March 3rd, 7…
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Loyalist Militia Involvement in Battles in Syria

By Nick Grinstead16 March 2018
Since the beginning of the Syrian Civil War, the Assad regime’s army has faced a…
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10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #6 The Fulani Ethnic Militia in Nigeria

By Roudabeh Kishi20 February 2018
In this series of infographics, we explore 10 hidden or under-reported conflicts across Africa. The…
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