United States & Canada
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
25-31 October 2020
5 November 2020
Last week in the United States, demonstration events decreased by 27% relative to the week prior. The highest number of demonstrations were related to the general election set for 3 November. Rallies and demonstrations were held across the country supporting the two presidential candidates, current President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Demonstrations…
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18-24 October 2020
29 October 2020
Last week in the United States, fewer demonstration events were reported compared to the week prior. Demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement continued, but slightly decreased in number. Multiple days of demonstrations were recorded in Waukegan, Illinois, following the death of Marcellis Stinnette, a Black man, after a police officer fired shots…
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11-17 October 2020
22 October 2020
Demonstration events in the United States increased last week compared to the week prior. The increase is largely attributable to nationwide demonstrations held as part of the Women’s March on 17 October in opposition to the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court. Demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement…
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