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.
Global analysis
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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Iran: Where and how US-Israeli strikes are harming civilians
So far, most harm has occurred during attacks on military, security, and state-linked sites. If the US attacks critical infrastructure, that could change.
While all eyes are on the Iran conflict, settler violence is surging in the West Bank
Violence involving settlers in March has killed at least eight Palestinians — the highest monthly total in ACLED’s decade of data for Palestine.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend: How armed group alliances are shaping the battle for South Kivu
The violence in eastern DRC is increasingly shaped not only by military forces or the M23, but by the non-state armed group alliances that support them.
Expert comments and Q&As
Bassel Doueik on escalation of Israeli attacks over Lebanon after “Black Wednesday”
ACLED’s Lebanon and Jordan Researcher Bassel Doueik comments on Israel’s military shift towards Lebanon.
Heni Nsaibia on Benin’s elections after deadliest year of conflict
ACLED’s West Africa Senior Analyst Heni Nsaibia comments on Benin’s presidential elections and the need for a stable transition.
Miriam Adah on anniversary of Nigeria’s Chibok mass abduction
ACLED’s Southern & Eastern Africa Assistant Research Manager Miriam Adah comments on twelve years since Nigeria’s first mass abduction of schoolchildren.
Q&A: How do escalating tensions in the Middle East affect the Sudan conflict?
A look at the current situation on the front lines, escalating drone use, and impacts of the Iran war on conflict in Sudan.
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Conflict Index
The ACLED Conflict Index is a global assessment of how and where conflicts in every country and territory in the world vary according to four indicators — deadliness, danger to civilians, geographic diffusion, and the number of armed groups.
Election Watch
ACLED's Election Watch monitors election violence worldwide.
Raleigh Report
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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Bassel Doueik on escalation of Israeli attacks over Lebanon after “Black Wednesday”
ACLED’s Lebanon and Jordan Researcher Bassel Doueik comments on Israel’s military shift towards Lebanon.
Heni Nsaibia on Benin’s elections after deadliest year of conflict
ACLED’s West Africa Senior Analyst Heni Nsaibia comments on Benin’s presidential elections and the need for a stable transition.
Miriam Adah on anniversary of Nigeria’s Chibok mass abduction
ACLED’s Southern & Eastern Africa Assistant Research Manager Miriam Adah comments on twelve years since Nigeria’s first mass abduction of schoolchildren.
Q&A: How do escalating tensions in the Middle East affect the Sudan conflict?
A look at the current situation on the front lines, escalating drone use, and impacts of the Iran war on conflict in Sudan.
Nasser Khdour on massive Israeli attacks over Lebanon despite ceasefire
ACLED’s Middle East Assistant Research Manager Nasser Khdour comments on Israel’s targeting of Lebanon after US and Iran agree to halt fighting.
United States and Canada Overview: April 2026
The almost entirely peaceful No Kings III protests made 28 March the day with the largest number of mobilizations in recent years.
Europe and Central Asia Overview: April 2026
Ukraine ramped up strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, and attacks linked to war in the Middle East spanned several countries.
Asia-Pacific Overview: April 2026
Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan entered a second month, rido violence peaked in the Philippines, and airstrikes in Myanmar grew deadlier.
Clionadh Raleigh on ceasefire deal after record number of strikes in Iran
ACLED’s Prof. Clionadh Raleigh comments on the ceasefire as strike activity in Iran reaches a new high
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: April 2026
Demonstrations surged in Cuba and Venezuela, and Ecuadorian authorities stepped up operations against armed groups as tensions with Colombia increased.