Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) is an independent, impartial, international NGO collecting data on violent conflict and protests globally.
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With the US midterm elections now concluded, the risk of renewed large-scale US-Israeli strikes against Iran is growing, raising the prospect of a wider regional war targeting critical infrastructure across the Gulf. Follow the latest updates: bit.ly/4BqPdop
More than 1,700 protests and riots have taken place across 31 European countries since mid-September, with #France leading the way.
@AJEnglish uses #ACLED data to map the spread of demonstrations over rising living costs, low wages, and public services.
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#Brazil’s main organized criminal groups have increasingly penetrated the mining sector, from illegal gold mining to extorting formal extraction sites and infiltrating legitimate mineral supply chains.
🗓️Join our next #webinar to examine these dynamics: bit.ly/4zomz5T
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Airports in every #Gulf country except #Oman have been targeted, with at least 28 incidents involving projectiles striking or landing near airports.
@WSJ uses #ACLED data to map attacks by #Iran and its regional militia allies, highlighting the growing threat to the Gulf’s major aviation hubs.
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#Colombia recorded 34 attacks involving bombs or explosives in just four weeks.
@AP uses #ACLED data to highlight a 9% increase in attacks by state forces and illegal armed groups compared with last year’s average, amid escalating violence, including a drone strike that killed three soldiers and injured at least 16.
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Renewed tensions between #China and the #Philippines in the #SouthChinaSea have been marked by maritime & aerial incidents. #Manila reported that Chinese naval and coast guard activity across 4 key areas doubled in September compared with August.
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#Russia is expanding its air campaign against #Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure, industry, and civilian sites.
#ACLED data show Russian strikes rose from 3,650 in January to 5,532 in October 2026. ACLED Analyst Cristian Vlas spoke to @CNN about the growing humanitarian and economic toll ahead of winter.
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💡 Which country recorded the most abduction and forced disappearance events in the first 10 months of 2026?
From kidnappings by armed groups to extrajudicial detentions by state forces, ACLED tracks incidents of abduction and forced disappearance of civilians worldwide.
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#Jihadist violence in the Asia-Pacific rose by 8% in the first nine months of 2026, but the increase masks significant differences across the region.
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From the TTP's dominance in #Pakistan to weakening ISKP activity in #Afghanistan and signs of renewal by militant groups in the southern #Philippines, how is the threat evolving?
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Russia is stepping up its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. @TheEconomist draws on ACLED data showing Russian long-range strikes more than tripled between June and September. economist.com/interactive/gr…
What could Brazil’s next phase of mining development mean for organized crime and mining-related violence? Join our 12 November webinar to examine the growing overlap between criminal violence and mining activities in #Brazil. Register now: bit.ly/4zomz5T
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Jihadist violence in the Asia-Pacific rose by 8% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025, with activity concentrated in #Pakistan, the #Philippines, and #Afghanistan. Explore the latest findings: bit.ly/4xP3qsd
Violence is increasingly shaping local politics in South Africa. Since 2018, attacks have killed 173 local administrators and 83 political party representatives, while protests over poor public services have frequently turned violent. #LGE2026 bit.ly/4rFBq9d
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Sudan accuses #Ethiopia of allowing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drones from its territory. What does this reveal about the group’s military capabilities and foreign backing? ACLED’s Ali Mahmoud Ali discusses the allegations with @France24_en. youtube.com/watch?v=CiOMa2n4…
Which countries will rank among the world's most severe conflicts for 2026? Where are patterns of violence changing? And what should we be paying attention to?
On 14 December, we’ll publish the annual Conflict Index, providing a global picture of conflict severity.
But how do the rankings work? Stay tuned for the launch.
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France is home to 15% of the EU’s population. Since January it has seen 33% of the bloc’s demonstrations and 66% of its riots
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Source: @ACLEDINFO
Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on organized crime and mining in #Brazil.
Join next week’s live conversation on criminal violence, risks facing Indigenous communities, and how mining and security policies could reshape these dynamics. Register now: bit.ly/4zomz5T
