Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: March 8-14, 2020
Kidnapping for ransom has emerged as one of the greatest threat to human security in the Niger Delta, especially in Rivers, Delta, Edo, Abia and Bayelsa states. From abduction of expatriate oil workers by ethno-regional agitators to draw international attention to environmental and developmental issues in the Niger Delta, the phenomenon has evolved into a […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: March 1 – 7, 2020
A recent upsurge in violent clashes and supremacy battles among rival cult groups has caused several fatalities in Edo state. Cult violence is increasingly taking various criminal, communal and political dimensions, involving artisans, petty traders, commercial bus drivers and motorcy-cle operators in the state. From sporadic clashes among members of rival cult groups in universities, […]
PIND Compendium of Conflict Reports
). PIND has produced a total of 330 analytical products – 312 trackers and 18 exclusive issue briefings that provide a background to the main issues affecting peace and security in each of the 9 states of the Niger Delta region.
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: February 23-29, 2020
Recurrent clashes between cattle herders and farmers has emerged as a key conflict risk and security issue in Delta state. Over the years, the conflict has evolved from spontaneous clashes over access to land for farming and grazing to planned attacks by both farmers and herders. The nature of clashes have also changed significantly over […]
Niger Delta Weekly Update: February 16-22, 2020
There has been an increase in political tensions and insecurity in Bayelsa state since February 13, 2020 when the Supreme Court nullified the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship and deputy governorship candidates in the November 16, 2019 gubernatorial election in the state.
PIND Integrated Conflict Early Warning & Early Response – EWER System Manual
Conflict Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) systems are critical tools in contemporary conflict prevention and peace building.
Niger Delta Weekly Update: February 9-15, 2020
Armed robbery is a major security issue in Ondo state, largely driven by harsh economic conditions and high levels of youth unemployment. The prevailing situation is not likely to improve anytime soon unless proactive actions are taken by stakeholders.
Niger Delta Weekly Update: February 2-8, 2020
Human rights abuses and killings by public security operatives have escalated in the Niger Delta, causing over five fatalities in the last few weeks.
Niger Delta Annual Conflict Report: January – December 2019
There were a number of changes in the Niger Delta peace and conflict landscape in 2019. A variety of interrelated and often overlapping conflict risk factors contributed to the changing conflict and security dynamics during the period.
PIND’s November/December 2019 Monthly Conflict Trackers
This monthly tracker is designed to update Peace Agents on patterns of conflict risk and violence, as identified by the Integrated Peace and Development Unit (IPDU) early warning system, and to seek feedback for response to mitigate areas of conflict.
