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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
9-15 August 2020

19 August 2020

Last week in the United States, demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement continued, although at a diminished rate. Tensions rose between right-wing and left-wing groups in Georgia, Michigan, and Oregon. In Chicago, Illinois there was a new round of looting sparked by a police shooting and a violent demonstration (for more on…

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Regional Overview: United States
2-8 August 2020

12 August 2020

Fewer demonstration events were reported in the United States over the last week compared to the week prior. The highest number of demonstration events were reported over issues related to the coronavirus, followed by demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Nurses across the country protested for improved safety, whereas other protesters called…

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Regional Overview: United States
26 July-1 August 2020

6 August 2020

Last week in the United States (US), demonstrations were reported in affiliation with the Black Lives Matter movement (BLM) and in relation to the coronavirus pandemic, together making up more than 60% of all demonstration events in the country. Following an agreement for the phased withdrawal of federal agents from Portland, Oregon, the situation began…

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