Every month, we publish short reports that analyze the latest ACLED data and highlight important patterns in political violence and protests around the world.
In October, unidentified drones wreaked havoc across Europe, Ukraine retaliated for strikes against its energy infrastructure, and the government cracked down on demonstrators and opposition in Georgia.
An operation against the CV gang killed at least 121 people in Rio de Janeiro, gangs expanded across multiple areas in Artibonite, Haiti, and US strikes on vessels in the Pacific fueled diplomatic tensions.
The ceasefire in Gaza held in October as low-level violence continued, while the ceasefire in Lebanon approached one year under strain, and settler violence against olive harvesters in the West Bank reached a record high.
The RSF attacked civilians in Sudan after taking over El Fasher and Bara, unrest erupted in Cameroon over President Biya’s re-election, and al-Shabaab struck a prison in the Somali capital.
TTP attacks led to cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Chinese and Philippine vessels faced off in the South China Sea, and the Ta’ang Army in Myanmar agreed to a ceasefire.
As a result of the nationwide No Kings II demonstrations, October saw the largest number of anti-Trump demonstrations of any month in ACLED data, which dates back to the beginning of 2020.
In April 2025, violence intensified in Gaza amid an expanding Israeli buffer zone, sectarian tensions rose between the Syrian government and Druze militias, and US airstrikes skyrocketed amid continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
In April 2025, violence escalated in Colombia as the Gulf Clan launched attacks against security forces, Noboa won re-election in Ecuador amid rising violence, and police intensified anti-gang actions in Jamaica.
In March 2025, M23 and FARDC allies became increasingly active following the ceasefire agreement in the DRC, battles surged amid a Fano offensive in Ethiopia's Amhara region, and military airstrikes against insurgents in Nigeria's Borno state increased.
Overview of recent conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen with detailed analyses and data.
Overview of escalating conflicts across Asia-Pacific regions in April 2025.
March 2025 overview: US-Canada demos, pro-Palestine events, and Patriot Front's rise.
Summaries of current geopolitical tensions involving Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, and Serbia.
Overview of protests and violence trends across countries in Latin America in March 2025.
Germany, Greece, Russia, and Ukraine face demonstrations and attacks amid political tensions and military actions.
Report on demonstrations in the US and Canada, includes group activities and methodology.
