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.…
Taking Stock: Disorder ahead of Nigeria’s General Election
With Nigeria’s next General Election set for 16 February 2019 (later delayed to 23 February), Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik surveys the changing political violence landscape in the years since the last vote.…
Resilience: Al Shabaab Remains a Serious Threat
ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik examines Al Shabaab’s continued capacity for violence even in the face of consistent military pressure. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.…
Call Unanswered: A Year of Protest in Iran
ACLED Middle East Research Manager Tom Hart surveys the past year of demonstration activity across Iran. [1] Amnesty International, 24 January 2019 © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).…
Citizenship Row: India’s Controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016
ACLED Asia Research Manager Daniela Pollmann and Researcher Kunal Purohit examine the civil unrest around Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, which would grant citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim immigrants in India. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).…
Prospects for Peace? Steps Toward an End to the Conflict in CAR
In this infographic, ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik explores the viability of the new peace agreement reached by the government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and 14 non-state armed groups.©…