Every month, we publish short reports that analyze the latest ACLED data and highlight important patterns in political violence and protests around the world.
Every month, we publish short reports that analyze the latest ACLED data and highlight important patterns in political violence and protests around the world.
The third in a series on the shadow war between Russia and Ukraine, this report examines the tactics and motivations for acts of sabotage carried out by both countries.
Gangs have resorted less to public displays of violence during the state of exception, but their presence in urban areas has not been dented, while organized crime groups have expanded their activities in rural areas.
While violence in Iraq is at its lowest levels since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the relative stability ahead of the 11 November vote is the result of repression by political leaders whose legitimacy is eroding.
ACLED’s expert comment on the interim government’s crackdown on the Awami League ahead of Hasina’s trial, and the party’s continued influence despite it.
On 1 November 2024, the canopy at a newly reconstructed train station in the Serbian city of Novi Sad collapsed, killing 16 people. Widespread suspicion that corruption led to this collapse sparked a protest movement across Serbia that demanded both criminal and political accountability.
The Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) capture of El Fasher — following 18 months of siege — marks a significant turning point in Sudan’s civil war. El Fasher was the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its ally in the Darfur region, the Darfur Joint Forces.
The No Kings II demonstrations planned for this Saturday, 18 October, hope to regain the momentum of anti-Trump sentiment expressed on 14 June.
The ACLED Conflict Index is a global assessment of how and where conflicts in every country and territory in the world vary according to four indicators — deadliness, danger to civilians, geographic diffusion, and the number of armed groups.
ACLED's Election Watch monitors election violence worldwide.
Monthly observations on the state of the world.
ACLED’s annual report on Violence Targeting Local Officials provides a breakdown of all reported violence against local administrators worldwide.
Analysis of the top flashpoints in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East covering key developments and predictions for 2019.
Analysis on the impact of Houthi-planted mines in Yemen, affecting civilians and economic activities.
An analysis of Al Shabaab's resilient threat in Somalia and Kenya amid AMISOM's drawdown.
Insecurity in southwestern Burkina Faso is rising amidst regional insurgency expansion.
ACLED releases 2018 report surveying global political disorder patterns, highlighting key trends and flashpoints.
ACLED Malaysia data in 2018 covers political events, protests and the evolution of Malay-Muslim politics.
This 2018 report discusses the president's war on drugs, the associated violence, and its impact on the political landscape.