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Regional Overviews

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: United States
22-28 May 2021

3 June 2021

While the number of demonstrations remained relatively consistent last week compared to the week prior, several trends affected the makeup of demonstrations in the United States. Notably, demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement surged across the country, rising nearly fourfold, as 25 May marked the one-year anniversary of the murder of George…

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Regional Overview: United States
8-21 May 2021

27 May 2021

Demonstrations in the United States declined on average by a quarter over the last two weeks compared to the week prior. As tensions escalated in Israel and Palestine, demonstrations over the conflict surged across the country, accounting for nearly 30% of all reported demonstration events. Meanwhile, demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement…

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Regional Overview: United States
1-7 May 2021

13 May 2021

Demonstrations in the United States decreased last week for the second consecutive week, declining by approximately 11% compared to the week prior. The downturn is primarily driven by an over 50% decrease in demonstration events associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Demonstrations were held across the country for tribal communities last week, marking…

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