📢 Coming soon: Our new report with ACLED profiles Ambazonian separatist groups in #Cameroon 🇨🇲 🗓️ Join us on Sept 10 at 10 am ET for the virtual launch, featuring expert insights on armed groups' ties to illicit economies. Register 👉 buff.ly/47dovkw

Weekly testimonials | Today, we’re proud to share feedback from UN Humanitarian on how ACLED’s data makes a difference. Explore the full scope of ACLED’s work in our 2023 Impact Report and subscribe to stay updated: bit.ly/46cJnI3

Ukraine Conflict Update: 24-30 Aug 2024 Russia's drone and missile strikes on 26-27 August targeted 19 regions, including #Kyiv, causing severe damage to critical infrastructure and residential areas and killing over 50 civilians. Read more: acleddata.com/ukraine-confli…

Somali forces continue to battle al-Shabaab, but rivalries & regional disputes complicate the fight. August 2024 saw the most al-Shabaab activity in Kenya. How will the fight evolve with ATMIS set to withdraw at the end of this year? Explore more ➡️ bit.ly/47dH1cA

Battles between Fano militias and Ethiopian forces in Amhara are worsening security, with rising political violence also disrupting civilian life amid road closures and abductions. Get the full insights in our latest weekly update. ⤵️epo.acleddata.com/2024/09/04/eth…

📣 #Haiti Update: Neighborhood-level data for Port-au-Prince is now available in the ACLED dataset. Track local violence and territorial control more precisely than ever. ◾ 304 new events added ◾ 2018 events updated ◾ 465 new neighborhood locations ➡️ bit.ly/3Zc41qg

What's next in the fight against Al-Shabaab? As the African Union-led mission ends, regional dynamics shift, and insurgents adapt. Dive into ACLED’s latest report on the evolving challenges and strategies in Somalia and Kenya. 📷 acleddata.com/2024/09/04/wha…

New vacancies at ACLED! If you're detail-oriented, eager to work on dynamic projects, and ready to enhance your expertise in conflict data analysis and operations, we have exciting opportunities for you. Apply today: acleddata.com/about-acled/ca…

Europe & Central Asia Overview - Aug 2024 ◾ Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions rise as peace talks progress ◾ Ukraine gains ground in Russia’s Kursk region ◾ Serbia sees mass protests against lithium mining ◾ UK faces largest unrest since 2011 Learn more: acleddata.com/2024/09/06/eur…

Africa Overview - August 2024 ▪️ Burkina Faso: JNIM violence spikes, 950+ fatalities—a 117% rise. ▪️ Mali: JNIM spreads offensives after Wagner’s defeat. ▪️ Nigeria: Protests surge, August is deadliest since #EndSARS. Explore: acleddata.com/2024/09/06/afr…

#Mozambique: ISM clashed with Rwanda National Police in Mocímboa da Praia, the first clash in the town since September 2021. A 15-year-old girl was killed in the crossfire. Learn more in the latest Cabo Ligado Update: caboligado.com/reports/cabo-l…

Middle East Overview - August 2024 ▪️ Lebanon: Hezbollah retaliates, averting full-scale war. ▪️ Palestine: IDF ramps up operations in Gaza/West Bank. ▪️ Red Sea: Houthi ship attacks intensify. Explore: acleddata.com/2024/09/06/mid…

#Ukraine Conflict Update: 24-30 Aug 2024 On 30 August, a Russian aircraft struck Kharkiv with guided bombs, hitting a residential building, high school, and playground. The attack resulted in at least 7 deaths and 97 injuries, wounding 22 children.⤵️ acleddata.com/ukraine-confli…

Al-Shabaab continues to exploit local disputes in #Somalia, targeting state officials and civilians to disrupt counter-insurgency efforts. The group uses remote attacks and strategic violence to maintain control over key regions. Get the full insights ➡️ bit.ly/47dH1cA

Violence in Dera woreda, Oromia, escalates with Fano and OLA/OLF-Shane clashes and attacks on civilians. Dera now hosts one of Ethiopia's highest rates of political violence. Learn more in our latest update.⤵️ epo.acleddata.com/2024/09/04/eth…

Asia-Pacific Overview - Aug 2024 ▪️ Bangladesh: Interim govt forms after deadly protests. ▪️ Indonesia: Protests against election law changes. ▪️ Myanmar: Rohingya face renewed violence. ▪️ South China Sea: Philippines-China tensions spike. Explore: acleddata.com/2024/09/06/asi…

Join tomorrow's webinar exploring non-state armed groups in West Africa #ACLED & Global Initiative will analyze Anglophone Separatists in #Cameroon, highlighting their involvement in illicit economies and attempts at governance amid regional coups. Register now: bit.ly/acled-cameroon…

US Overview – August 2024 ▪️ US: DNC in Chicago sparks demonstration surge. ▪️ Radical groups: Patriot Front leads far-right activities. Get the full picture in our regional overview: acleddata.com/2024/09/06/uni…

Curious about the latest conflict dynamics in Africa & the Middle East? ACLED regional overviews are your one-stop shop for the most detailed insights: JNIM’s violence surges in Burkina Faso, while Hezbollah’s retaliation averts full-scale war. Explore:

#Kenya faces a growing threat from al-Shabaab, with +800 violent events recorded since 2008, resulting in +2,200 fatalities. Despite security efforts, the group adapts by exploiting local grievances and targeting civilians and security forces alike. ➡️ bit.ly/47dH1cA