How should we understand references to "antifa" in ACLED's dataset?
Guidance on how references to "antifa" appear in the dataset
FAQs
A selection of questions frequently asked by users of ACLED data.
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FAQ: ACLED’s new data structure, terms, and platforms
Frequently asked questions about ACLED's new data and platforms
How precise are the coded dates and locations?
ACLED data includes details on the precision of reported dates and locations.
How are injuries and fatalities recorded?
Article on how ACLED records injuries and fatalities associated with events.
Is it possible to identify the number of people killed by a specific group or the total number of civilians killed?
ACLED does not systematically code fatality figures by group or total civilian deaths; information is inconsistent.
Why doesn’t ACLED have a ‘crowd size’ variable and what does the ‘crowd size’ tag in demonstration events capture?
Discussion of ACLED's reporting on crowd sizes in demonstration events.
Why doesn’t ACLED have a ‘reason for demonstration’ variable?
ACLED does not have a 'reason for demonstration' variable due to varied reasons for demonstrations.
How are ACLED data coded?
The page details ACLED's data coding process and methodologies.
Can it be assumed that Actor 1 is the aggressor?
Actor1 and Actor2 designation does not imply aggression or action initiation.
How does ACLED ensure that the data are comparable across regions and contexts?
ACLED uses a general methodology to ensure data comparability across regions and contexts.