Clionadh Raleigh on worldwide demonstration spike over Iran crisis

Prof. Clionadh Raleigh, ACLED CEO, said: 

“This is the most significant conflict of our lifetimes, and the ripple effects are already being felt across the world. There’s lots to oppose about how this has been conducted — not least the lack of a shared strategy, which risks triggering wider regional instability. Equally, there is a beleaguered Iranian population across the world that welcomes a change and challenge to this harsh Iranian regime.  The complexity –and number of affected states and citizens– to this broadening war means that protests and counter-protests all have ample reason to demonstrate and worry. 

ACLED records over 1,586 demonstrations worldwide between 28 February and 13 March condemning the US-led military campaign following the largest US and Israeli attacks on Iran in decades. The Middle East has recorded the highest concentration, with more than 750 demonstrations, followed by Asia with over 500. In Pakistan, at least 26 protesters were killed in clashes on 1 March, including 10 in Karachi in Pakistan after demonstrators breached the outer wall of the US consulate.

The protests have also spread widely across the United States, which ranks as the country with the fifth-highest number of anti-US intervention demonstrations. ACLED has recorded more than 150 protests across cities including Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Dallas, Philadelphia, and Las Vegas.”

For an interview with Professor Clionadh Raleigh, contact the ACLED press office, [email protected]. 

ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) is a global monitor that collects, analyzes, and maps data on conflict and protest. ACLED provides detailed information to help identify, understand, and track patterns and trends in conflict and crisis situations around the world.