Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐃'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Navigating today's complex geopolitical landscape requires reliable, timely information. By subscribing to ACLED's newsletter, you gain access to exclusive updates and analyses that delve into the nuances of worldwide conflicts. Join our community of informed readers and enhance your strategic decision-making capabilities. 📩 Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eXeQDr4

As we transition from the 2020 to 2024, it's essential to understand the evolving risks and trends impacting the #US elections. Richard Barta, Senior Manager of Global Intelligence at Marriott International, provides in-depth analysis and actionable insights. Don’t miss out on the full discussion and guidance in our latest webinar. Explore how these insights can help your organization prepare for the upcoming challenges. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dGM9BkEC

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Incidents of threats and harassment against local officials in the US have increased by 50% from Q1 2022 to Q1  2024. Although offline political violence is currently low, the rise in threats and harassment may be enough to impact democratic spaces, explained Shannon H. Executive Director, Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University. It's crucial to incorporate local data analysis and planning to better understand and address these evolving issues. Gain a deeper understanding from our full webinar on political violence and threats ahead of the 2024 #US elections: https://lnkd.in/dGM9BkEC

𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨-𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬: 𝐈𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒? Demonstrations showing support for Donald Trump have significantly declined compared to 2020, while other demonstration drivers such as anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ protests have also declined significantly, according to #ACLED Data. Is this a tell-tale sign of an exhausted electorate or are the energies of the American voters elsewhere? Check out our full webinar about monitoring political violence and threats in the lead up to the 2024 #US elections for timely analyses: https://lnkd.in/dGM9BkEC

📊 The existing analyses of armed bandits in NW Nigeria have largely centered on the violence they perpetrate, often overlooking their intricate structures, resourcing mechanisms, and operational environments. Our latest study, part of a series of publications jointly produced with the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) aims to address this gap by focusing on two major flashpoints: the states of Zamfara and Kaduna 🇳🇬 📖 Read the full report to learn more: https://buff.ly/3XuAzef

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝟏𝟑-𝟏𝟗 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲) ◾ Over 10,000 internally displaced people returned to Alamata town in Tigray region, from camps in Mehoni. This sparked a two-day protest from ethnic Amhara residents in the city who accused the returnees of including armed members of the Tigray Defence Forces. ◾ Reports of major armed clashes between Fano militias and Kebele militias in Ykaho Kebele, Amhara region. The administrator of the Ykaho Kebele reported over 80 civilians were killed in the fighting, and thousands of people fled the area, fearing additional violence. ◾ In Oromia region, civilians continued to be caught in the crossfire of fighting between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF). Fano militias were also accused of attacking civilians in Oromia region. For detailed insights, explore the weekly #Ethiopia Peace Observatory reports: https://lnkd.in/dsQ2GdFX 

𝗥𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 On 9 July, a riot in Macomia resulted in the deaths of at least two Mozambican Defense and Security Forces (FDS) soldiers, five according to one report, and left two more badly injured after a market trader was killed by a soldier for being out after curfew. The incident sparked outrage, leading to calls for FDS withdrawal. Shops closed, and traffic was halted. This riot highlighted ongoing tensions between the FDS and locals, exacerbated by accusations of extortion and arbitrary detentions by the police. The Ministry of National Defense expressed regret over the incident. Gain a deeper understanding in our latest update: https://lnkd.in/g6pGTtwf

𝐔𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝟏𝟑-𝟏𝟗 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒): 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Russian forces continued advancing along the frontline in the Donetsk region, capturing a village north of Bakhmut and another south of Velyka Novosilka. Clashes persisted in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions, with #Ukraine confirming its withdrawal from the village of Krynky in Kherson. Russian shelling and missile strikes killed over 20 civilians in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Sumy regions. Separately, in what appears to be a premeditated murder, an unidentified assailant shot and killed Iryna Farion, a former Ukrainian parliamentarian from the nationalist Svoboda (Freedom) party, in the city of Lviv. Deep dive into our conflict monitor for full details: https://lnkd.in/dMw7xYHe 

🗓 Last chance to register: today’s webinar on US election violence and security With the #US elections heating up and recent threats highlighting the risk of violence, staying informed is crucial. Join us at 10 am ET for a discussion with experts on monitoring political violence and election security. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dngJU8Kr

𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲? 2024's Pride month has marked a significant downturn in both LGBTQ+ and anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations in the US. Is this an indication of successful policy integration or are activists facing burnout? Our new #US Crisis Monitor analysis "Pride and protest: a downward trend in LGBTQ+ mobilization" offers insights into the complex factors driving these changes. Explore what these trends might mean for future mobilization. https://lnkd.in/eykpUKA5