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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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How has Sudan's drone war adapted to shifting supply lines?
Despite impacts on supply chains, the SAF continues its air campaign to weaken the RSF in Darfur ahead of expected ground offensives in August.
Economic shockwaves from the Iran war fuel protests across South Asia
Mounting demonstrations over rising costs have been recorded in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
The TPLF’s move to fully control Tigray poses a growing and expanding threat in the Horn of Africa
The TPLF’s reinstatement of the 2020 regional government threatens the fragile peace in Tigray but also risks triggering another full-blown battle in the region.
Expert comments and Q&As
Has Iran really restored internet access?
Iran says internet access has been fully restored after the largest state-imposed internet shutdown in modern history. Reports from inside the country suggest many restrictions remain.
What is at stake in Peru’s upcoming elections?
ACLED’s Latin America & the Caribbean Senior Analyst comments on Peru's upcoming elections.
Could Somalia's election dispute lead to more violence?
ACLED’s Senior Research Assistant for Southeast Africa, Mohamed Daud comments on unfolding electoral tensions in Somalia
Is Israel also at war with the Lebanese state?
ACLED’s Lebanon and Jordan Researcher Bassel Doueik comments on Israel’s targeting of Lebanese security forces
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ACLED's Election Watch monitors election violence worldwide.
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ACLED CEO Prof. Clionadh Raleigh's monthly observations on the state of the world.
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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Has Iran really restored internet access?
Iran says internet access has been fully restored after the largest state-imposed internet shutdown in modern history. Reports from inside the country suggest many restrictions remain.
United States and Canada Overview: June 2026
The California mosque attack marks the deadliest neo-Nazi attack in three years and demonstrations in the US centered around redistricting.
Middle East Overview: June 2026
Israel stepped up pressure on Hamas in Gaza, and Iran continued targeting the Gulf while an agreement with the US stalls
Africa Overview: June 2026
The ADF ramped up violence in Ituri amid the Ebola outbreak, and JNIM launched a deadly campaign against Dozo militias in Mali.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: June 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged air attacks, while drones veering off course into Eastern Europe tested air defenses, and anti-migration violence spread across the Netherlands.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: June 2026
Deadly clashes broke out ahead of the presidential elections in Colombia, demonstrations over worsening humanitarian conditions took place in Cuba, and organized crime violence escalated in Honduras.
Asia-Pacific Overview: June 2026
Post-election violence erupted in India, the Myanmar military made gains in northern Chin state, and Balochistan recorded one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.
What is at stake in Peru’s upcoming elections?
ACLED’s Latin America & the Caribbean Senior Analyst comments on Peru's upcoming elections.
Could Somalia's election dispute lead to more violence?
ACLED’s Senior Research Assistant for Southeast Africa, Mohamed Daud comments on unfolding electoral tensions in Somalia
Is Israel also at war with the Lebanese state?
ACLED’s Lebanon and Jordan Researcher Bassel Doueik comments on Israel’s targeting of Lebanese security forces