Methodology
Documentation on ACLED’s methodology, including how ACLED sources and codes information on political violence and protest.
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ACLED’s methodology on Central Asia and the Caucasus
Coding decisions on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, and more
ACLED’s methodology on China
Coding decisions on state forces, religious and ethnic minorities, arrests, and more
How does ACLED source events in Ethiopia?
ACLED reviews sources to code events in Ethiopia amid media challenges, utilizing diaspora and domestic data.
How does ACLED source events in Israel and Palestine?
A guide to ACLED’s Israel and Palestine sourcing methodology.
Coronavirus-related Events in ACLED Data
Overview of coronavirus-related events in ACLED data, focusing on directly and indirectly related incidents.
How are new sources added to ACLED coverage?
Exploration of ACLED's sourcing strategies to maintain data reliability across regions.
Yemen Conflict
Detailed coverage of the Yemen conflict, including events, actors, and fatality methodology.
Kurdish Forces in Iraq, Syria, and Iran
Overview of Kurdish forces in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey with a list of main Kurdish groups.
Fatalities
Exploration of ACLED's methodology and considerations regarding fatality data in conflict contexts.
Peacekeepers
Overview of ACLED data on peacekeepers, including scope, coverage, accessibility, and a list of actors.