Regional Overview – Asia 5 March 2018
There was an overall decrease in the number of political violence and protest events recorded across the South and Southeast Asian regions last week relative to the previous week. In Afghanistan, two important developments, with possible impact on future conflict trends, took place.…
Regional Overview – Asia 26 February 2018
The South Asian countries of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nepal saw a continuation of political violence during the week of February 18, whereas the political environment in Southeast Asia, according to media reports, remained calm with no incidences of political violence or protests being reported.…
Regional Overview – Asia 19 February 2018
Political violence and protests were reported in several countries across South and Southeast Asia last week. Sri Lanka witnessed post-polling violence following the Local Government Elections 2018, the largest election in Sri Lankan history held on February 10, with attacks on rival candidates and their supporters reported from various parts of the country.…