The paper attempts to explain the following question: why ethnic violence and riots broke out in some neighborhoods but not in others? It contributes to our understanding of communal violence and ethnic conflict with a novel approach that will widen our perspectives on the relationship between e...
Sudan’s ongoing transition demonstrates the potential of strategic non-violence to bring about societal change. The civil resistance movement in Sudan has proved remarkably resilient, owing to its highly organised nature, investment in coalition-building and capacity to adapt tactics to circumst...
The report aims to provide information on the security situation in Nigeria, which is relevant for international protection status determination, refugee status and subsidiary protection. The terms of reference can be found in Annex 3. This report provides information on elements and indicators ...
Since the end of the Second World War, 2.3 million citizens in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have died as a result of political violence. This Brief explains what needs to be known about conflict in the MENA in order to support peace in the region....
In 2015, Burundi witnessed political unrest and bloodshed not seen since the end of its civil war. Although political repression has since suppressed dissent, how can the international community – and especially the EU – prepare for an eventual return to violence?...
Although it is not the first time that Europe has experienced terrorism, for many Europeans, the phenomenon appears to be the most dangerous form of political violence today. So what is old and what new about today’s terrorism?...
