In this edition of ACLED’s State of Syria infographic series, Syria Research Manager Muaz A. maps key developments in the conflict between the first quarter and second quarter of 2021.
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, religious repression related to Eid Al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) constituted the bulk of events. In East Jerusalem, clashes between Muslim worshippers and Israeli police were prompted by the co-occurance of Tisha B’Av — a Jewish day of mourning that marks the destruction of the First and Second Temples — and Eid Al Adha in the same week.…
Last week in the Middle East, hostilities flared up again in Al Bayda governorate in Yemen, while clashes continue in the south of Marib governorate. Along the Saudi border, Houthi forces launched an offensive against Sudanese forces.…
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, religious ceremonies led to increased incidents of religious repression, and morality-related events continued to lead to increased harassment. In Bahrain, the commemoration of the death of the Ninth Twelver Shiite Imam led to increased harassment by the state against the Shiite community.…
Last week in the Middle East, political violence in Marib governorate in Yemen flared up again as the pro-Hadi offensive in Al Bayda governorate seems to have been put to a halt by Houthi forces.…
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, restrictions on religious practice and morality-related events were reported. In Bahrain, upcoming Shiite Muslim celebrations of Muharram prompted increased restrictions on religious practice in Jaw Prison.…
Last week in the Middle East, intense clashes in Al Bayda governorate in Yemen resulted in the most violent week ever recorded by ACLED in the governorate. Meanwhile, tensions between the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and the Hadi government remain high in Southern Yemen.…
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, the Iranian government continued its campaign of targeting religious minorities in the country. In Bahrain and Israel, negative reactions to the celebration of LGBT Pride Month continued.…
Last week in the Middle East, political violence remained high in Yemen as the Houthi offensive on Marib city continued, and pro-Hadi forces and Hazmiyah Resistance tribesmen launched an offensive on Houthi forces in As Sawmaah district.…
Last week in Yemen, pro-Houthi authorities announced several restrictive measures targeting personal freedoms. In Bahrain, a group of young anti-LGBT activists put up banners denouncing homosexuality. Celebrations of LGBT Pride Month were condemned by a small right-wing Jewish group in Israel.…
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