Armed groups
ACLED tracks the activity of key armed groups around the world to produce data-driven analysis.
Using ACLED data, we can better understand the patterns behind the violence by armed groups. This includes a wide range of conflict actors, from military forces and police units to rebel groups, gangs, and militias.
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Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Overview of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula with history, leadership, and regional presence.
Defense Armed Forces of Mozambique (FADM)
Overview of the Defense Armed Forces of Mozambique (FADM), their challenges, and operations in Cabo Delgado.
Elite Forces
Overview of the Elite Forces: their origin, structure, affiliations, and notable events.
Ethiopia | Actor Profiles
Brief overviews of key actors in the ACLED-Ethiopia dataset.
From state to nation: The Arakan Army's ascent in post-coup Myanmar
The Arakan Army’s successes in Rakhine state advance its regional goals and provide it with strategic leverage against the military and its backers in India and China.
Houthis
Overview of the Houthi movement, leadership, and historical impact in Yemen's conflict.
Internationally Recognized Government (Yemen)
A comprehensive overview of the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) of Yemen, its leaders, structure, and historical context.
Islamic State in Yemen
Overview of the Islamic State in Yemen, its history, leadership, and activities.
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM)
Profile of Islamic State Mozambique, its origins, activities, and impact.
Joint Forces on the West Coast
Overview of the Joint Forces on the West Coast and associated actor profiles.