Publication

This Conflict Trend report concentrates on political violence emanating from the Sahel belt and East Africa in the first three months of 2012. Focus countries include Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, and Somalia. A brief summary of conflict activity elsewhere on the continent is provided for Burundi, DR-Congo and Niger. In addition to a focus on conflict events first three months of 2012, baseline analysis highlights the conflict patterns across several countries of interest over a longer period.