How does ACLED code air- and drone strike events?
Frequently asked questions about air- and drone strikes, including how ACLED aggregates strikes and what this means for interpreting event counts in the dataset
FAQs
A selection of questions frequently asked by users of ACLED data.
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How should we understand references to "antifa" in ACLED's dataset?
Guidance on how references to "antifa" appear in the dataset
FAQ: ACLED’s new data structure, terms, and platforms
Frequently asked questions about ACLED's new data and platforms
How are injuries and fatalities recorded?
Article on how ACLED records injuries and fatalities associated with events.
Is it possible to identify the number of people killed by a specific group or the total number of civilians killed?
ACLED does not systematically code fatality figures by group or total civilian deaths; information is inconsistent.
Why doesn’t ACLED have a ‘reason for demonstration’ variable?
ACLED does not have a 'reason for demonstration' variable due to varied reasons for demonstrations.
Can it be assumed that Actor 1 is the aggressor?
Actor1 and Actor2 designation does not imply aggression or action initiation.
How are ACLED data coded?
The page details ACLED's data coding process and methodologies.
What are interaction codes?
ACLED records interactions between actor groups, categorized for broader analysis.
How does ACLED ensure that the data are comparable across regions and contexts?
ACLED uses a general methodology to ensure data comparability across regions and contexts.