Asia-Pacific
Regional Overview Archive

Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest ACLED data on political violence and protest trends around the world, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.

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Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
11 December 2021-7 January 2022

13 January 2022

Over the past month, the Islamic State (IS) attacked Taliban forces and civilians in Afghanistan, amid ongoing clashes between the National Resistance Front (NRF) and the Taliban. Meanwhile, skirmishes between Taliban forces and neighboring state forces were reported along the borders with Turkmenistan, Pakistan, and Iran. In Pakistan, the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) renewed violent activity…

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Regional Overview: East and Southeast Asia
11 December 2021-7 January 2022

12 January 2022

Over the past month in East and Southeast Asia, heavy fighting between the military and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and resistance groups continued in Myanmar. On 24 December, military troops captured and burned alive at least 35 civilians in Hpruso township, Kayah state. Meanwhile, the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with the Myanmar regime…

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Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
4-10 December 2021

16 December 2021

Last week in South Asia and Afghanistan, the Islamic State (IS) intensified attacks on the Taliban in Afghanistan, amid ongoing attacks targeting civilians. In Pakistan, the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) unilaterally ended a month-long ceasefire agreement with the Pakistani government. In India, security forces attacked and killed at least 14 civilians during an anti-militancy operation in…

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