Turkey’s Kurdish War and Other Kurdish Rebellions
This infographic, by ACLED Middle East Manager Tom Hart, examines Kurdish insurgent activity inside Turkey and elsewhere in the Kurdistan region. For more information on Turkish military offensives against Kurdish armed groups abroad, see these ACLED pieces on their activity in Iraq and Syria.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 9 October 2018
Throughout the Middle East last week, rates of political violence and demonstrations have generally decreased compared to the week prior, with fatalities also decreasing as a result. In Gaza, demonstrations and border violence continued, spreading to the West Bank and Israel.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 2 October 2018
Throughout the Middle East last week, rates of political violence have remained relatively unchanged compared to the week prior — with the exception of Israel and Palestine, where reports of increased casualties and instances of cross-border violence signal a lack of diplomatic progress.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 24 September 2018
Conflict continued at a similar level throughout the Middle East region last week relative to the week prior. In Syria and Yemen, long-planned offensives began and moved forward at a slow pace.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 17 September 2018
Iraqi Kurdistan and adjacent Kurdish regions were the site of increased activity last week as both Iran and Turkey continued to attack alleged enclaves of Kurdish rebels in the governorates of Erbil and Dahuk.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 10 September 2018
General unrest and demonstrations increased last week throughout the Middle East region as a result of ongoing economic and security issues. This includes in Yemen as well, where armed conflict continues following failed peace talks.…
Regional Overview – Middle East – 3 September 2018
The beginning of August marked a significant downturn in reported fatalities throughout the Middle East region, due in part to the effect of stalemates, diplomatic negotiations, and an end to the Syrian regime’s offensive in southeast Syria.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 30 June 2018
Last week, violence continued in Gaza and the West Bank, but also in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee as Israeli forces sparred with Syrian armed groups from across the border.…