On 29 February 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed a peace deal in Doha, Qatar, after more than 18 years of conflict. The agreement contained four main provisions (US Department of State,...
Mob violence has risen around the world since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik breaks down the surge in activity.*This infographic is part of our special CDT...
Despite the pandemic, the Turkish military has intensified operations against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Turkey as well as Iraq. ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller charts the rising...
Al Shabaab has continued to launch daily attacks in Somalia, hindering humanitarian efforts to fight the spread of coronavirus. ACLED Research Analyst Andrea Carboni surveys the ongoing...
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bay of Bengal now faces another natural disaster: Cyclone Amphan. ACLED Research Director Dr. Roudabeh Kishi examines how the dual threats may impact...
In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the rising threat of the Islamic State, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has taken further steps to tighten his grip on power. ACLED Research...
After eight years of conflict in the Sahel, the international community remains primarily focused on the two main jihadi militant groups driving the sub-regional insurgency in Mali, Burkina Faso, and...
Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, Burundi intends to hold local and national elections on 20 May 2020. The reporting of coronavirus cases in the country remains low ahead of the election, but the...
***Cabo Ligado** is a new conflict observatory launched by a coalition of ACLED partners to monitor political violence in Mozambique. Stay tuned for more information and the latest updates.* The Cabo...
As Pakistan eases coronavirus restrictions, political violence and protest activity is returning to pre-pandemic levels. ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik surveys disorder patterns around the...