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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ACLED's global analysis includes detailed reports, monthly regional updates, infographics, and more to explain crucial data trends by region, country, and theme.
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Fighting moves to Kordofan as Sudan’s east–west divide solidifies
As the SAF and RSF build parallel governments and upgrade their arsenals, the world’s deadliest conflict for civilians is unlikely to end soon.
Ahead of elections, Myanmar’s military capitalizes on foreign support to divide the resistance
The military's reliance on repression, manipulation of ethnic divisions, and external partnerships will perpetuate cycles of violence and humanitarian suffering.
Sectarian violence threatens Syria’s chance at stability
Israeli strikes in the Golan, IS presence in the northeast, and challenges to consolidating security forces will also test President Sharaa.
Expert comments and Q&As
Q&A: Southern Yemen: How did we get here, and what happens next?
In light of the crisis that unfolded in southern Yemen at the end of 2025, ACLED’s Middle East Regional Specialist explains what happened and how players in the region have reacted.
Q&A: How stable is post-Maduro Venezuela?
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez faces risks of further US actions, social unrest from a galvanized opposition movement, internal power struggles, and resistance from armed groups not under government control.
Venezuela and the U.S - Comment from Tiziano Breda
ACLED Senior analyst Tiziano Breda comments on the US military operation in Venezuela.
Venezuela and the U.S - Comment from Clionadh Raleigh
ACLED CEO Prof. Raleigh comments on the US intervention in Venezuela.
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ACLED's Election Watch monitors election violence worldwide.
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Violence Targeting Local Officials
ACLED’s annual report on Violence Targeting Local Officials provides a breakdown of all reported violence against local administrators worldwide.
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Q&A: Southern Yemen: How did we get here, and what happens next?
In light of the crisis that unfolded in southern Yemen at the end of 2025, ACLED’s Middle East Regional Specialist explains what happened and how players in the region have reacted.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 14 January 2026
Political violence in northern Mozambique declined significantly at the end of 2025, with December being the height of the rainy season, which constrains both Islamic State Mozambique (ISM)’s and state forces' mobility and thereby their capacity to undertake operations.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 14 de janeiro de 2026
A violência política no norte de Moçambique diminuiu significativamente no final de 2025, com dezembro a ser o auge da estação das chuvas, o que limita a mobilidade tanto do Estado Islâmico em Moçambique (EIM) quanto das forças estatais e, consequentemente, a sua capacidade de realizar operações.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: January 2026
The ELN in Colombia reacted to Trump’s threats with an armed strike, the turf war intensified between rival gangs in Ecuador’s Machala prison, and violence escalated in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Africa Overview: January 2026
The US launched missiles in Sokoto, Nigeria, the RSF gained control of more territory in West Kordofan, and the M23 seized control of Uvira in the DRC.
Q&A: How stable is post-Maduro Venezuela?
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez faces risks of further US actions, social unrest from a galvanized opposition movement, internal power struggles, and resistance from armed groups not under government control.
United States and Canada Overview: January 2026
Opposition to Trump and his migration policy drove a dramatic increase in demonstrations in 2025, while demonstrations with the presence of armed demonstrators also grew.
Asia-Pacific Overview: January 2026
Sharif Osman Hadi’s assassination triggered nationwide unrest in Bangladesh, a large-scale border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia ended in a fragile ceasefire, and tensions flared in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: January 2026
Farmers in Greece and France took to the streets in large numbers, and Ukraine targeted Russian oil and gas infrastructure in the Caspian Sea while Russia bombed key locations in Ukraine’s Odesa region.
Middle East Overview: January 2026
In Gaza, lethal hostilities continued to subside, while Israel consolidated and expanded its control; protests rocked Iran; and Gulf proxy rivalries fuelled a political storm in southern Yemen.