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The latest information and guides on how to best understand and use ACLED data.
Methodology
Documentation on ACLED’s methodology, including how ACLED sources and codes information on political violence and protest.
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General guides on how to use and access the latest ACLED data.
FAQs
A selection of questions frequently asked by users of ACLED data.
Update log
A running log of the latest changes in the ACLED dataset.
API documentation
Examples of how to use the various endpoints of the API, as well as detailed information on how to construct complex queries.
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ACLED’s methodology on Ukraine civilian infrastructure automated tags
A guide to ACLED’s methodology for using automatically generated tags to track events that target or damage energy, health, education, and residential infrastructure in Ukraine.
How to Analyze ACLED’s Notes Column using Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Explore how to use NLP to analyze ACLED's ‘Notes’ column for extracting insights.
Overview of ACLED’s data enhancement projects and known data limitations
Consult this page to stay up-to-date on known data limitations and upcoming enhancements.
How does ACLED code and review data to ensure quality?
ACLED ensures data quality through a weekly coding and review process conducted by experienced researchers.
Philippines “war on drugs”
A guide on our decisions related to coding drug-related violence in the Philippines.
ACLED Methodology for Coding Boko Haram and ISWAP Factions
Detailed overview of the methodology for coding Boko Haram and ISWAP factions by ACLED.
Coding of fatalities in Gaza since 7 October 2023
To avoid severe undercounting of fatalities in Gaza, ACLED integrates Palestinian Ministry of Health fatality figures when event-level information is unavailable.
How do I cite ACLED data and/or other ACLED publications?
Guidelines on citing ACLED data and publications.
Strategic Developments in the ACLED Dataset
Overview of 'strategic developments' in ACLED dataset and their role in conflict analysis.
An Agenda for Addressing Bias in Conflict Data | Scientific Data
Addressing bias in conflict data through open discussions on data responsibilities.