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Two Indian miners were killed & another abducted in #Niger, highlighting rising threats to foreign nationals @fpjindia cites ACLED data pointing to Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP) as the group behind most kidnappings as it expands across the Sahel. 🔗freepressjournal.in/world/indian-w…

ISM fighters continue to disrupt traffic on Mozambique’s N380 highway with frequent roadblocks, extortion, & looting. The Mueda branch of the Confederation of Economic Associations warned it may shut down all business in Mueda for one week from 21 July: caboligado.com/reports/cabo-l…

Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians are intensifying. A new @NZZ article uses ACLED data to map a surge in strikes on homes, schools, hospitals & energy sites. In June alone, Russian forces launched around 4,000 explosive events. 🔗 Read: nzz.ch/english/as-us-…

#Georgia’s ruling party escalated its crackdown in June, jailing 6 opposition leaders for refusing to testify before a commission probing the UNM government (2004–2012). Since Dec, it has curbed assembly rights & expelled opposition members of parliament: acleddata.com/2025/07/04/eur…

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#Bangladesh | One year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, ACLED data show that her party, the Awami League, has led nearly 50 demonstrations since August 2024 — highlighting its continued ability to mobilize amid a fragile transition. Full analysis: acleddata.com/2025/07/18/exp…

Russian strikes kill civilians in Chernivtsi for the first time since the invasion began. On 12 July, drones & missiles hit residential areas in Chernivtsi and Lviv: 2 people were killed & 26 injured in Chernivtsi, while 13 more were wounded in Lviv. 🔗acleddata.com/ukraine-confli…

📽️ Why are local officials under attack in #Syria? On 22 May, gunmen stormed a govt building in As Sweida & briefly detained the governor —a direct challenge to Syria’s post-Assad administration. ACLED records 36 attacks on local officials in 2024 alone: acleddata.com/2025/05/26/vio…

In #Mozambique’s Nampula province, police in Angoche claimed a group they identify as Naparama has been trying to usurp government control in the Aube area. On 11 July, police clashed with 7 members on Malipone island; 3 died, including one officer. 🔗caboligado.com/reports/cabo-l…

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#Italy recorded more attacks on local officials than any other EU country in 2024 — with 59 incidents. Calabria was the most affected region, followed by Sicily, Sardinia, Apulia, & Campania. Full breakdown: acleddata.com/2025/05/26/vio…

As the timeline for new elections stalls, #Bangladesh remains caught in political uncertainty and violence. On 16 July, a National Citizen Party rally in Gopalganj district left four people dead in clashes with Hasina supporters. Full details: acleddata.com/2025/07/18/exp…

Israel has been expanding its footprint in #Syria —seizing parts of the Golan buffer zone, reinforcing its military presence along the border, & demanding full demilitarization of the south. Amid renewed clashes in al-Suwayda, instability persist. 🔎acleddata.com/2025/07/18/exp…

Deadly militia clashes drove a sharp rise in violence in #Nigeria’s Benue state in June —the deadliest month since 2016. On 20 June, an unidentified group killed the Nigeria Hunters commander, amid deepening political and communal tensions. Explore: acleddata.com/2025/07/04/afr…

Israel’s 16 July strikes on al-Suwayda, Daraa, & Damascus mark a sharp escalation in its #Syria campaign. Between the fall of the Assad regime & last week’s strikes, ACLED records +280 instances of Israeli violence across Syria —140 in the south alone. 🔎 acleddata.com/2025/07/18/exp…

In #Mozambique’s Macomia, FADM marines fired on civilian fishing boats off Pangane on 5 July, killing at least 3 & injuring 4. FADM ordered fishing to stop and forced residents near Quiterajo to leave. These are FADM’s first maritime actions this year: caboligado.com/reports/cabo-l…

Russia is escalating its campaign to undermine #Ukraine’s war effort by targeting military recruitment centers. @Newsweek draws on ACLED data to show coordinated drone strikes in Poltava, Kharkiv & Zaporizhzhia aimed at disrupting mobilization. Read: newsweek.com/russia-deploys…

Mass anti-government protests swept across #Kenya in June after the death of a teacher & blogger in police custody. ACLED records over 170 demonstrations in 39 counties. Police crackdowns led to at least 20 civilian fatalities & nearly 500 arrests. More:acleddata.com/2025/07/04/afr…

#Mozambique | Crime sparks disorder in Mecufi district Youth blocked the R760 at Maueia on 11 July after accusing police of ransacking homes and stealing goods during operations against a criminal group known as Grupo 15. Full Cabo Ligado update: caboligado.com/reports/cabo-l…

#Russia is replacing the Wagner Group in #Mali with Africa Corps. The move gives Moscow more control, legitimacy, and fewer legal and reputational risks — part of a broader effort to institutionalize its military presence across the continent. 🔎 Q&A: acleddata.com/2025/07/10/qa-…