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The US launched at least 40 strikes on #Iran between 10 and 11 June, while Iran launched 13 strikes across the region: six in Bahrain, three in #Kuwait, two in #Jordan, one in Iraq, and one in the Strait of Hormuz. Latest trends: bit.ly/3QlhBWk

Find out why peace deals can be far more fragile than they seem in the latest episode of Conflicts of Interest. Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ConflictsOfInt…

The #US wants an exit. #Iran wants sanctions relief. Both sides want to call it a win. Could this deal put an end to the war, or are we just entering a new phase? #peacedeal

Direct war in the #SouthChinaSea remains unlikely. But Chinese vessels’ use of water cannons, dangerous maneuvers, barriers, and blockades against Philippine and Vietnamese vessels is raising the risk of escalation. More: acleddata.com/qa/qa-south-ch…

@ACLEDINFO monthly Regional Overview on Latin America and the Caribbean is out and feats: 🇧🇴 Political polarization deepens amid anti-government mobilization 🇨🇴 Deadly clashes in Guaviare raise security concerns ahead of the presidential election /1 acleddata.com/update/latin-a…

Israeli settler violence in the West Bank reached its highest level since October 2025, with over 380 incidents targeting Palestinians in May. Palestinian farmers were attacked, while livestock, crops & agricultural land was damaged. More: acleddata.com/update/middle-…

A lot is happening in the world — and it can be hard to know who to trust. That's where the ACLED De-brief comes in. This week, we're looking at: #Pakistan's airstrikes in #Afghanistan. Election-related violence in #Ethiopia. #Israel's growing military presence in southern #Syria. #Albania's expanding protest movement. What should we cover next week? #WorldNews #Conflict #Geopolitics

Stray drones from Russia’s war in #Ukraine are increasingly testing NATO’s eastern flank. At least a dozen Ukrainian drones entered Baltic & Finnish territory in May, while a Russian drone struck an apartment building in #Romania. Full overview: acleddata.com/update/europe-…

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…

Iran and the US are negotiating under live fire as efforts to finalize an agreement stall. Neither side appears to want a full-scale war, but without a deal, ongoing military friction risks spiraling into uncontrolled escalation. Latest overview: acleddata.com/update/middle-…

The Horn of Africa is becoming an increasingly important arena for regional competition, shifting alliances, and cross-border conflict. In the latest episode of Conflicts of Interest, #ACLED experts discuss six trends shaping the region ⬇️ Listen to the full episode to find out more: linktr.ee/ConflictsOfInt…

Is #Nigeria’s violence primarily driven by religion? The picture is far more complex. @bbcworldservice used #ACLED data to show how violence affects both Christian and Muslim communities, while examining the different actors and drivers behind the country’s security crisis.

"Somalia - Approximate Territorial Control, 31 March 2026" EUAA COI May 2026: Somalia: Security Situation p. 20. Depicting the political complexities beyond political narratives.

Did #Ethiopia’s elections worsen existing conflicts? More than 200 Orthodox Christian properties were destroyed in Oromia’s Arsi zone on 1 June, while AFNM activity triggered at least 90 clashes with security forces across #Amhara. Latest trends: acleddata.com/expert-comment…

Watch the full interview on Peru's polarising election: france24.com/en/peru-s-pola…

Peru's next president may win the election, but not the power to reshape the country. A two-part Congress is returning for the first time in 30 years, but neither candidate has enough backing to make big changes. The result? #Peru could trade its political chaos for a standstill. ACLED’s Senior Analyst Tiziano Breda spoke to @FRANCE24 about what this could mean for the country’s future.

As the #Ebola outbreak spreads, civilians in #Ituri face worsening militant violence and disruptions to the humanitarian response. Islamic State Central Africa Province has carried out its deadliest campaign targeting civilians there since May 2022. 🔗acleddata.com/update/africa-…

Organized crime violence escalated sharply in #Honduras in May, driving a more than 60% rise in fatalities. A massacre in Trujillo killed 20 farmers, making May 2026 the deadliest month in Colón department since 2018. Full overview: acleddata.com/update/latin-a…

For ACLED's latest data and analysis on Sudan: bit.ly/3RUJd5b

#Sudan’s conflict has transitioned heavily to the skies. With the rainy season peaking in August, #ACLED analysis projects intensified air campaigns ahead of ground offensives. This shift to #drone warfare ensures violence persists far beyond traditional frontlines.