Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
8-14 November 2020
Last week in Southeast Asia, the number of clashes between the military and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) remained low in Myanmar as the country held general elections on 8 November. Nonetheless, civilian casualties from explosives continue to be reported in Rakhine state.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
1-7 November 2020
In Southeast Asia last week, battles decreased in Myanmar as the country prepared for its general elections, held on 8 November. However, civilians in Rakhine state continued to flee their homes as a result of military operations.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
25-31 October 2020
Last week in Southeast Asia, clashes between the military and the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) increased in Rakhine and Chin states. Meanwhile, civilian casualties were reported amid ongoing shelling in Rakhine state.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
11-17 October 2020
In Southeast Asia last week, fighting between the military and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) decreased in Myanmar relative to the week prior. Meanwhile, the election commission’s decision to cancel voting for the 8 November general election in various townships in Rakhine and Shan states because of ongoing fighting sparked opposition from various parties.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
4-10 October 2020
Last week in Southeast Asia, fighting intensified between state forces and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in Myanmar. In Indonesia, nationwide demonstrations against the omnibus law on job creation took place. In the Philippines, state operations against the Islamist group Abu Sayyaf remained ongoing.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
27 September-3 October 2020
Last week in Southeast Asia, ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and the military continued to clash in Myanmar. In the Philippines, state forces stepped up operations against the Islamist group Abu Sayyaf.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
20-26 September 2020
Last week in Southeast Asia, civilian displacement continued in Rakhine state in Myanmar amid ongoing shelling. Meanwhile, election-related violence has been on the rise. Demonstrations also continued across the region. In the Philippines, people protested to mark the anniversary of the imposition of martial law by former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972.…
Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
13-19 September 2020
Last week in Southeast Asia, fighting continued between state forces and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in Myanmar. Islamist violence and increased killings of drug suspects were reported in the Philippines. In Indonesia, lethal attacks on civilians and military officers by rebel groups were reported in Papua province.…
