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…
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Fatalities in the Yemen Conflict
In this infographic, Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik breaks down ACLED’s current estimate of fatalities caused…
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Picking a Fight: The Rise of Armed Separatists in Cameroon
With elections looming in October, we consider the trajectory of the current conflict in Anglophone…
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The Fledgling Insurgency in Burkina’s East
Since February this year, a new battlefront has emerged in eastern Burkina Faso (ACLED, 2018),…
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Homemade Resistance: The Popular Response to the Difficulties of Life in Gaza
The recent conflict activity on the Gaza border can be characterized by its lack of…
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Nothing Quiet on the Western Front: A New Battle Starts in Hodeidah as Peace Talks Fail
On September 7, coalition-backed anti-Houthi forces resumed military operations outside Hodeidah, in the latest attempt…
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Targeting Tripoli: Newly Active Militias Targeting Capital in 2018
In the final days of August in Libya, fierce fighting erupted in Tripoli between the…
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August 2018 Syria Conflict Update: QSD Progress, Shifting Regime Fronts, and the Final Rebel Enclave
During August 2018 (see map below), Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD) and the Global Coalition Against…
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Can Boko Haram Effectively Function Despite Current Limitations?
The military’s systematic hallowing of Boko Haram has caused a diminished foothold within Nigeria and…
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