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Get to know #ACLED: Our mission 🌍 “To resolve, mitigate, or prevent conflict, you need to understand it.” This principle drives ACLED’s mission: providing accurate and accessible data and analysis to better inform decisions that reduce violent conflict. 📊 From tracking conflict events in real-time to analyzing political violence trends globally, we equip academics, governments, journalists, humanitarian organizations and other key stakeholders with the tools they need to make informed decisions. 🎥 Dive into ACLED's work in part one of our new video series ‘Introduction to ACLED’ featuring ACLED President and CEO Clionadh Raleigh, Executive Director Olivia Russell, and Board Member Ashley McIlvain Moran. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dAEKFEiN

#Brazil: Violence targeting candidates rises ahead of 2024 municipal elections Violence targeting political figures intensified ahead of the 6 October municipal elections, more than doubling levels during the month prior. In September, ACLED recorded at least 25 violent incidents targeting political figures, including direct assaults on candidates, clashes between party supporters, and intimidation tactics like property destruction. Organized crime significantly influences the elections, using violence and threats to ensure favorable outcomes. In Rio de Janeiro, 53 polling stations were relocated due to security concerns, while in Bahia, drug traffickers blocked candidate access to certain communities. Read the full report for a detailed analysis of the situation: https://lnkd.in/dpkqJqsc

#Ethiopia: Road Closures & Regional Impact In response to the ENDF’s announced military operations, Fano militias have closed roads across the Amhara region. This move has not only intensified armed clashes, particularly in West Gojam zone, but also disrupted daily life and commerce in the affected areas. The ongoing unrest poses significant challenges to stability and economic activities, with potential long-term consequences for the region's development. How will these closures affect the broader conflict dynamics and the lives of those in Amhara? Dive into the full analysis in our latest weekly update: https://lnkd.in/dMf9YTep

Since 7 October 2023, widespread violence involving Israeli security forces, Hamas, Hezbollah, and other armed actors has exposed millions to conflict across Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. ▪ 2.99 million people in Israel and 2.49 million in Lebanon have been exposed to conflict. ▪ At least 44,000 people in Gaza have reportedly been killed from violence involving the IDF. ▪ At least 1,700 people in Lebanon reportedly killed by violence involving the IDF. ▪ At least 365 people in Syria reportedly killed by IDF strikes. Learn more about the evolving conflict and its impacts in our new key figures report: https://lnkd.in/eVXJmWyq 

New ACLED Q&A: Evolution of Ambazonian separatists in Anglophone Cameroon Anglophone armed separatist groups in Cameroon are increasingly involved in illicit activities to finance their rebellion, along with the rising use of violence against civilians. In the first half of 2024, the Northwest region became the second most dangerous administrative region for civilians in Africa, only behind al-Jazirah state in central Sudan. In our latest Q&A, based on our recent webinar, experts explore the operations and organization of these groups in Cameroon’s Anglophone region. Key highlights include: ▪ Origins and impact of violence on civilians in the Anglophone regions ▪ The role of women in the illicit economy ▪ The sources of weaponry for separatist groups Swipe through for a deeper understanding of the conflict: https://lnkd.in/ePYAb_hh 

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Update: 1-7 October 2024 Over the past week, #ACLED tracked more than 780 violent events, with the majority occurring in Lebanon. The ongoing conflict has left nearly 2 million people in Lebanon—36% of the population—and over half a million in Israel—6% of the population—exposed to violence. Despite a 17% drop in events, fatalities remain disproportionately severe: 256 in Lebanon compared to two in Israel. Explore our latest infographic for a comprehensive, weekly overview of the conflict: https://lnkd.in/eT6diDDw

In the year following Hamas' 7 October 2023 assault, Israel has faced over 2,500 violent incidents initiated by Gazan militants, Hezbollah forces from Lebanon, and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These attacks have resulted in projectiles hitting Israel, the occupied Golan Heights, and Israeli military bases in the disputed territories of Shebaa Farms and Kafr Shuba Hills. In turn, Israeli forces have engaged in over 22,000 military actions across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. Our latest report provides a comprehensive look at the key numbers behind the ongoing conflict. Explore: https://lnkd.in/eZpsDd9Q

Gran Grif massacre: Deadliest violence in Artibonite, Haiti since 2018 The Gran Grif gang, one of the most powerful in Artibonite, Haiti, has dramatically expanded its influence in recent years, leading to a nearly fourfold increase in violent incidents between 2022 and 2023. The violence reached a peak on 3 October, when Gran Grif attacked residents in Pont-Sondé, killing at least 115 people in the deadliest incident in Artibonite since #ACLED began collecting data for #Haiti in 2018. The attack, likely in retaliation against residents accused of allying with the Jean Denis Coalition, marks an alarming escalation in gang violence. For a full analysis of the growing impact of Gran Grif’s activities, read our latest insight: https://lnkd.in/dbi6QMkM

🔔 🔊 The first episode of Untold Conflicts, in collaboration with ACLED, is finally out! 🎵 👉 Andrea Carboni introduces the topic by exploring insights from the ACLED Conflict Index and discussing some of the world's lesser-covered conflicts and their current state 🗣💡 ▶ Andrea is the Head of Analysis at ACLED. He is also a non-resident Research Associate in the School of Global Studies at the University of Sussex, in the United Kingdom. He worked as a consultant for several organizations, including Mercy Corps, the European Institute of Peace, and the International Institute for Strategic Studies, among others. Andrea holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Sussex and a Master in European and International Studies from the University of Trento, Italy. 🔎 Listen to the episode on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dQVgwA3V 🔂 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/d8fT8j5b

#Syria: Israel conducts a raid in Hama province aimed at disrupting weapons supply channels On 8 September, Israeli special forces raided a missile factory near Masyaf in Hama, reportedly killing 18. The facility was linked to Hezbollah’s weapons manufacturing. Israel also targeted Hezbollah in Syria by detonating thousands of communication devices, causing injuries across multiple provinces. Throughout September, #Israel continued airstrikes on Iranian and Hezbollah logistics in Syria to disrupt supply lines, with 18 strikes recorded by ACLED. Israeli attacks reportedly killed at least 30 members of the Syrian regime, Hezbollah, pro-Iran militias, and Hamas. While the Assad regime has avoided direct confrontation, Syria remains a key conduit for Iranian weapons to Hezbollah. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g2HDxRHx