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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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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.
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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.
Political instability patterns are obscured by conflict dataset scope conditions, sources, and coding choices | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Conflict datasets vary in conflict definitions and information sources, impacting analysis of political violence.
United States: Scope and coverage in ACLED data
ACLED systematically collects data on political violence and demonstrations in the US, excluding criminal motives.
How is sexual violence coded in ACLED data?
Overview of how sexual violence is coded in ACLED data and its criteria.
ACLED’s methodology on Ukraine
A guide to ACLED’s Ukraine methodology on actors, sources, event types, and reporting on fatalities
How Is Violence Against Local Government Officials and Administrators Captured in ACLED Data?
Explains how violence against local government officials is documented in ACLED data.
United States: Coding decisions on actors and unique events
A guide on coding US political violence and events with ACLED's methodology.