ACLED

Examples of how to use the various endpoints of the API, as well as detailed information on how to construct complex queries.

ACLED is the highest-quality and most widely used near-real-time source on political violence and protest data worldwide.

Frequently asked questions about ACLED's new data and platforms

ACLED's global analysis includes detailed reports, monthly regional updates, infographics, and more to explain crucial data trends by region, country, and theme.

The ACLED Conflict Index provides an assessment of political violence in 2025, while the Conflict Watchlist expands on what to expect in 2026.

The page features the latest episode titled *Halloween Special: Ghost Armies and the art of deception*.

Overview of ongoing political tensions and violence in Ethiopia from December 2024 to January 2025.

Quick, data-driven insights covering current events.

Conflicts have doubled over five years, leading to a significant increase in global conflict-related deaths in 2024.

ACLED report lists Mexico as the most dangerous non-war country in the world.

Answers the most common questions from journalists and media.

ACLED receives renewed support from CRAF’d to continue real-time conflict data collection and enhance global operations.

Violence declined in Lebanon and Gaza in June, but Israeli military pressure persisted, while the US-Iran MoU opened a fragile negotiation period in which disputes over implementation played out most clearly in the Strait of Hormuz.

Regional overview for Asia-Pacific covering events in November 2024.

ACLED’s Papua New Guinea Analyst, Hannah Tabara, comments on armed abductions in Papua New Guinea

In May 2025, Israel intensified operations in Gaza, the PKK disbanded as Turkish airstrikes declined, and settler violence in the West Bank surged following a rare Hamas attack.

ACLED provides accurate data and analysis on political violence and protest worldwide.

This annual report highlights some of ACLED’s main accomplishments from 2023 and provides an outlook for 2024.

ACLED collaborates with a unique network of international and local partners worldwide.

Nationwide protests in the Philippines follow ICC's arrest of Duterte, affecting upcoming elections.

ACLED’s daily crisis event coding provides licensed users with real-time data to support decision-making.

ACLED is an independent, impartial conflict monitor providing realtime data and analysis for all violent conflict and protests in all countries and territories across the world.

This privacy notice describes how ACLED collects, uses, and protects personal data relating to job applicants and staff in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).

ACLED’s policies describe how it collects and uses data.

ACLED requires attribution when users share its data, visualizations, analysis, or other materials.

Required for usage of ACLED data

ACLED’s Terms and Conditions govern the use of its website, data, and platforms.