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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Defense Armed Forces of Mozambique (FADM)
Overview of the Defense Armed Forces of Mozambique (FADM), their challenges, and operations in Cabo Delgado.
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.
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM)
Profile of Islamic State Mozambique, its origins, activities, and impact.
Local Forces: The Communal Militias of Mozambique
An examination of communal militias, known as Local Forces, in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province.
Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM)
Profile of PRM's role in Mozambique's politics and conflict operations.
SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM)
Profile on SAMIM's deployment in Mozambique and its challenges and successes.
Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF)
Tanzania People’s Defence Force's involvement in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP)
Detailed exploration of Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) in Burkina Faso.