ACLED

ACLED

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Madison, Wisconsin 64,124 followers

Collecting and analyzing data on violent conflict and protest in all countries and territories in the world.

About us

Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) is a disaggregated data collection, analysis, and crisis mapping project. ACLED collects information on the dates, actors, locations, fatalities, and types of all reported political violence and protest events around the world. The ACLED team conducts analysis to describe, explore, and test conflict scenarios, and makes both data and analysis open for free use by the public. ACLED is a registered non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status in the United States. ACLED receives financial support from the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d), the European Commission, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Tableau Foundation. ACLED was created by Clionadh Raleigh, a Professor of Political Violence and Geography at the University of Sussex, in 2005 as a component of her PhD work. Since 2014, ACLED has operated as a non-profit, non-governmental organization incorporated in Wisconsin. In 2022, ACLED expanded coverage to the entire world, collecting data in real time and publishing weekly updates.

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Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
Type
Nonprofit

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    Madison, Wisconsin WI 53726-0271, US

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    🌍Where are the world’s most vulnerable conflict zones? What crises could evolve in 2025? 📅 Find out with the launch of the #ACLED Global Conflict Index & 2025 Watchlist on 12 December! ▪️ The Conflict Index ranks the top 50 countries and territories by conflict risk, assessing levels of deadliness, civilian danger, geographic diffusion, and armed group fragmentation. It highlights where conflict is most widespread and deadliest. ▪️ The Watchlist identifies 10 critical crisis areas likely to evolve in 2025, offering insights into the world’s most complex and dynamic conflict landscapes. Stay tuned and learn more about these essential pair of resources: https://lnkd.in/eM7V47cU 

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    After months of rising regime-led aerial strikes, including a 75% surge in suicide drone attacks in October, rebel factions launched a surprise offensive across northern Syria in late November. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allies captured Aleppo—Syria’s second-largest city—and over 200 towns in Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama provinces. This operation, "Deterrence of Aggression," has shifted frontlines established by the 2020 truce and reshaped northern Syria's power dynamics. Uncover the developments driving this pivotal shift in our November Middle East Regional Overview: https://lnkd.in/eb7JVfPw

    Middle East Overview: November 2024

    Middle East Overview: November 2024

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    📢 Year-end notice: Temporary pause in #ACLED data updates As we wrap up 2024, ACLED’s annual data pause is approaching. Here’s what to expect: ▪️ Final 2024 release: 16/17 December ▪️ Pause period: Updates for all regions will resume in January 2025 ▪️ Next release: Data from 14 December–10 January will be available on 13/14 January, with weekly updates resuming afterward During the pause, all previously released data remains accessible via the Data Export Tool, Curated Data Files, and API. Explore insights through tools like the Explorer, Trendfinder, and Conflict Exposure Calculator. Thank you for your understanding and patience! For any questions, contact access@acleddata.com.

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    While Somaliland achieved a peaceful transition with Waddani’s Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi elected as president, Jubaland faced heightened tensions and clashes amid disputed state presidential elections. Key differences: ▪️ Somaliland: A direct vote system, no reported violence. ▪️ Jubaland: Federal disputes, increased military deployments, and opposition threats of parallel elections. Our latest analysis has the full details: https://lnkd.in/dHRMm-Pk   

    Al-Shabaab targets civilians in Somalia in retaliation for installing CCTV cameras - November 2024

    Al-Shabaab targets civilians in Somalia in retaliation for installing CCTV cameras - November 2024

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    November marked one year since the Houthis’ maritime attacks began in the Red Sea. Despite plans to expand operations, attacks on commercial ships remained scarce. Instead, most assaults were directed at Israel, with five missile and drone attacks claimed during the month. Meanwhile, US airstrikes on Houthi infrastructure remained intense, with at least 12 recorded in mid-November. These shifts highlighted a complex recalibration of conflict dynamics in the region. Read more on how these developments shaped the Red Sea and beyond: https://lnkd.in/eb7JVfPw

    Middle East Overview: November 2024

    Middle East Overview: November 2024

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    Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Update | 26 November - 2 December 2024 Violence between the IDF and Hezbollah declined sharply last week following the 27 November ceasefire. #ACLED recorded 265 violent events—a 64% drop compared to the previous week—with most incidents (257) occurring in Lebanon and 8 in Israel and the occupied territories. Fatalities also fell significantly, dropping by 65% to 93 deaths, all reported in Lebanon. While the decrease offers a momentary reprieve, tensions remain high. Nearly 1.7 million people in Lebanon—32% of the population—are still exposed to the conflict’s impacts. Explore ACLED’s latest infographic for a detailed breakdown: https://lnkd.in/eT6diDDw

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    Middle East Regional Overview: November 2024 November brought significant developments across key conflict zones. In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes dropped by 11% and fatalities declined by 25%, but expanded ground operations in North Gaza intensified clashes with Hamas. Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire after 14 months of fighting, though fragile calm persists along the Lebanon-Israel border. In Syria, rebel factions launched a large-scale offensive, capturing Aleppo for the first time since 2016 and reshaping the balance of power in northern Syria. Get the full insights in our latest analysis: https://lnkd.in/eb7JVfPw

    Middle East Overview: November 2024

    Middle East Overview: November 2024

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    Since August 2022, President Gustavo Petro’s 'Total Peace' policy has aimed to resolve Colombia’s decades-long conflict by enforcing the 2016 peace accords and engaging armed groups in dialogue. While the strategy has seen progress, including a yearlong ELN ceasefire, myths about its scope persist, and key challenges remain: ▪️ ELN: A yearlong ceasefire (Aug 2023–Aug 2024) marked a milestone, but leadership splits have fueled resumed attacks, including on a military base in Arauca. ▪️EMC: Internal divisions sparked renewed violence in critical regions, despite some factions remaining in talks. ▪️Gulf Clan: Clashes with security forces fell by half under Petro, but formal negotiations are yet to begin. 🎥 Laura Bonilla unpacked these dynamics in our latest webinar. Watch the full discussion. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/gP-8i4yW

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    Ethiopia at a glance | 23 - 29 Nov 2024 In the South West Ethiopia Peoples region, a rare attack by Majangir ethnic militias killed at least 20 civilians, including a kebele administrator, disrupting one of Ethiopia’s more peaceful areas. Federal police have since taken control of the region to prevent further violence. In Oromia, the regional government signed a peace deal with a splinter faction of the OLA/OLF-Shane. However, the main OLA/OLF-Shane leadership dismissed the agreement, and violence continues, with civilians targeted in ongoing violence. Explore ACLED’s latest weekly analysis for insights into these events: https://lnkd.in/eyN_jSTZ

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    Since President Gustavo Petro took office, his openness to reducing military pressure on Colombia’s armed groups has enabled their territorial expansion and intensified competition. These groups are leveraging illicit economies, including coca cultivation, gold mining, and smuggling, to strengthen their finances and negotiating positions with the government. This expansion has fueled heightened rivalries. During Petro’s administration, #ACLED recorded around 600 clashes between armed groups—a 40% increase compared to the 27 months prior. These clashes increasingly reflect localized subregional dynamics, with all major armed groups clashing with one another in some capacity. 🎥 ACLED's Associate Analysis Coordinator, Tiziano Breda, breaks down these trends and their implications in our latest webinar. Catch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gP-8i4yW

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