Monthly regional updates
Every month, we publish short reports that analyze the latest ACLED data and highlight important patterns in political violence and protests around the world.
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Al-Qaeda’s “new normal” in Yemen: strategic continuity despite a leadership change
AQAP’s new leader signaled he would shift the group’s focus. So far, his early rhetoric hasn’t matched ground reality.
Bangladesh heads toward a landmark election amid rising political violence
Partisan violence leading up to the poll is common for Bangladesh, but high levels of vigilantism and other violence may present deeper challenges.
Myanmar’s military elections will not lead to peace or improvement in the political crisis
The scripted victory for the USDP solidifies the military’s control under the guise of civilian rule and the political status quo five years since the coup.
Expert comments and Q&As
Tiziano Breda on the forceful capture of Venezuelan politician hours after release from jail
ACLED’s Latin America Senior Analyst Tiziano Breda comments on the reported abduction of a key opposition figure and the risks of renewed repression in Venezuela.
Pearl Pandya on the suicide bomb attack in Pakistan’s capital
ACLED’s South Asia Senior Analyst Pearl Pandya comments on the deadliest suicide bombing in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, in over a decade
Haiti’s vigilantes rise up against gang violence, but civilians remain vulnerable — Comment from Maria Fernanda Arocha
ACLED’s Central America Research Manager Maria Fernanda Arocha comments on how vigilante groups are transforming Haiti’s security landscape.
Ethiopia: Fresh clashes renew fears for a return to conflict — Expert comment
ACLED East Africa Senior Analyst Jalale Getachew Birru explains why fighting between the TPLF and government forces raise concerns of renewed armed clashes in northern Ethiopia.
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Violence Targeting Local Officials
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Al-Qaeda’s “new normal” in Yemen: strategic continuity despite a leadership change
AQAP’s new leader signaled he would shift the group’s focus. So far, his early rhetoric hasn’t matched ground reality.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 11 February 2026
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) clashed with Mozambican forces in Mocímboa da Praia and Macomia districts.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 11 de fevereiro de 2026
O Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) entrou em confronto com as forças moçambicanas nos distritos de Mocímboa da Praia e Macomia.
Tiziano Breda on the forceful capture of Venezuelan politician hours after release from jail
ACLED’s Latin America Senior Analyst Tiziano Breda comments on the reported abduction of a key opposition figure and the risks of renewed repression in Venezuela.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: February 2026
This past month, people in Greenland and Denmark took to the streets to protest threats of US annexation, and Russia has plunged Ukraine into its worst energy crisis since the start of the war.
Africa Overview: February 2026
This past month, the TDF clashed with the ENDF, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered mass demonstrations, and the suppression of opposition parties marked Uganda’s elections.
Middle East Overview: February 2026
Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, deadly state repression across Iran halts protests, and violence escalated between state forces and the SDF in northern Syria.
Asia-Pacific Overview: February 2026
Balochistan Liberation Army launched deadly suicide bombings, security forces clashed with Naxal-Maoist rebels in India, and an operation to confiscate guns in Papua New Guinea turned deadly.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: February 2026
US-Venezuela relations thaw after the capture of Maduro, clashes between cartels led to a spike in criminal violence in Mexico, and Guatemala imposed a state of emergency.
United States and Canada Overview: February 2026
Demonstrations surged in the US in January, triggered by the US bombing of Venezuela, immigration enforcement officers killing two people in Minnesota, and the anniversary of Trump’s second inauguration.