The EPO is an ACLED initiative to enhance local data collection and analysis on political violence and protest trends across Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Election day in #Ethiopia brought further violence in Oromia’s Arsi zone, where the OLA/OLF-Shane attacked Orthodox Christian civilians & burned a 101-year-old church. ACLED records 159 incidents targeting civilians in the zone since February 2023. More: acleddata.com/expert-comment…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Read @ACLEDINFO's recently updated #Ethiopia situation update, which analyzes OLA/OLF-Shane retaliatory attacks and a drone strike in Amhara:
epo.acleddata.com/2025/04/30…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
The TPLF is split — and the consequences are growing.
As accusations fly, #ACLED CEO @cliona_raleigh explains why a full-blown Ethiopia-Eritrea war is unlikely: “The conflict lines are too fragmented.”
Read the latest expert comment: acleddata.com/2025/03/26/exp…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Is war between #Ethiopia & #Eritrea likely?
#ACLED CEO @cliona_raleigh says “there is more smoke than fire” amid TPLF rifts & regional tension. The conflict lines are too fragmented for a direct clash.
Full comment: acleddata.com/2025/03/26/exp…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
🗺️ Where is conflict most dangerous in 2024 — and where will it escalate in 2025?
Palestine tops the #ACLED Conflict Index as global violence rises 25%, while the 2025 Watchlist highlights 10 crises to monitor, from Ukraine to the Sahel.
Explore both: acleddata.com/conflict-index…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
🗓️Year-end 2024 data update
ACLED’s final 2024 data release is on 16/17 Dec. Data covering 14 Dec–10 Jan will be released on 13/14 Jan, with weekly updates resuming afterward.
Access #ACLED data anytime via our tools or contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
#Amhara in October 2024: 139 events, 678 fatalities. Ongoing ENDF-Fano clashes dominate, with civilians caught in the crossfire.
Read ACLED’s latest report for an in-depth analysis. ⤵️ epo.acleddata.com/2024/11/08…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Marking one year of war in #Sudan: #ACLED data highlights the severe civilian impact with 1,400+ targeted violent events. Darfur’s civilians face the deadliest risks.
Explore the full report for a comprehensive year-in-review➡️ bit.ly/3vI7KQl
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
#Ethiopia: Tigray's disputed territories erupted again in February, risking the peace achieved by the Pretoria agreement.
@ACLED_EPO’s monthly report sheds light on these first clashes since the conflict's end in northern Ethiopia.
Learn more. ⤵️epo.acleddata.com/2024/03/19…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
#Ethiopia's February flashpoint: 168 political violence events, 473 fatalities. Amhara bears the heaviest toll with battles and violence against civilians dominating. Why is Amhara so affected?
Explore our latest insights from @ACLEDEPO: epo.acleddata.com/2024/03/19…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Now published!🇪🇹 Our @ACLED_EPO's monthly review: Clashes in Tigray’s Disputed Territories Threaten Peace Deal.
epo.acleddata.com/2024/03/19…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
#Ethiopia’s plans to build a naval base in #Somaliland tap into a complex web of regional alliances in the Horn of Africa.
For more, see the latest #EPO monthly report: bit.ly/4bxoFFb
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
What does the ACLED #ConflictIndex tell us?
Conflict is spreading and deepening around the world. 12% more conflict occurred in 2023 compared to 2022, and ACLED records an increase of over 40% compared to 2020.
acleddata.com/conflict-index…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Africa Regional Overview: Jan 2024
▪️#Comoros: Demonstrations surge after the re-election of President Assoumani
▪️#DRC: Teke and Yaka communal violence
▪️#Niger: Insurgent violence amidst renewed offensive
▪️#Somalia: Demonstrations over Ethiopia-Somaliland agreements
▪️#Sudan: Deadly airstrikes in al-Jazirah
bit.ly/Africa-RO-Jan2024
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Understanding civilian exposure rates to political violence provides crucial insights for tailoring relief and humanitarian aid efforts.
Watch our webinar to learn how to use our new Conflict Exposure metric, made in partnership with @WorldPopProject: bit.ly/acled-conflict-exposu…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Have you registered for the virtual launch of our new tool in collaboration with @WorldPopProject - Conflict Exposure: A New Measure of the Impact of Conflict on Civilians? Don't wait, register today!
🗓️Wednesday, 7 February
⏰10 am EST/4 pm CET
bit.ly/conflict-exposure-web…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
Mogadishu rejected the #Somaliland-Ethiopia MoU and accused Ethiopia of violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. Somali President Mohamud also signed legislation nullifying the MoU. Read more bit.ly/498GJ6q
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
🆕Conflict Exposure: A New Measure of the Impact of Conflict on Civilians
Exactly how many people in the world are affected by conflict? In collaboration with @WorldPopProject, we have developed a new metric to answer that question.
acleddata.com/conflict-expos…
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
🆕ACLED #ConflictIndex: 2024 Update
Drawing on the latest data and patterns, our newly updated Index assesses levels of conflict according to 4 key indicators: deadliness, danger to civilians, geographic diffusion, and fragmentation.
acleddata.com/conflict-index…
Key Takeaways ⤵️
Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) retweeted
🆕 Conflict Watchlist 2024
In the ACLED #ConflictWatchlist, we identify 10 crisis areas that are likely to evolve in the coming year, examining the latest data and providing analysis of key trends to monitor in the coming months.
Take a closer look: acleddata.com/conflict-watch…
