We published a collection of information on Syria on developments regarding the SDF and Kurdish areas.

In the 3rd post of our methods series, we talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of COI.

The US Department of State released its annual report on human rights, covering 2024. [Post updated 17 October].

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The Belgian COI unit CEDOCA published the Methodology for its COI products.

In the 2nd post of our methods series, we continue to explore the role of civilians in conflict data, focusing on the insights provided by UCDP and ACLED datasets. By examining variables such as “civilian targeting”, “deaths_civilians” and the event type of “violence against civilians”, we delve into the complexities of how to responsibly interpret and apply such variables when analysing the impact of conflict on civilians.

ACCORD published a report on Afghanistan on the impact of the Taliban's information practices and legal policies, particularly on women and girls, based on expert interviews. 

The European Asylum Agency (EUAA) published an updated version of its methodology on country guidelines.

In November 2024, we update our country priorities. These priorities define which sources are covered on ecoi.net, i.e. which documents you can expect to find for a country. The update is based on Austrian, European and global asylum statistics and affects what sources we cover for what countries.

In February 2024, ACLED, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project – one of the most widely used conflict data providers in the field of COI – introduced ‘conflict exposure’ as a new measure.