How to use the Database

 

  • The map database gives a quick and easy access to the primers. The location of the armed group is pointed out with a red pin. You can find an armed group by positioning the cursor over the red pin which pops up the name and the link to more information about the selected armed group. The map can be moved with a left-click, drag mouse action, and the scale can be changed with the zoom control in the upper left corner of the map.
  • The search function allows the user to search by different criteria. One can type the name of the armed group (or the abbreviation) directly in the box "search" and then choose the category "armed groups". Moreover, the search function features several key words, allowing the user to frame the query in precise terms. One key word, any combination of key words or all key words can be searched. One can narrow the search by using two or more criteria. Other criteria for searching are the type of non-state armed group, as well as the number of members and status of its armed operations.

 

Template

The sections of the armed groups’ primers are listed below. The sources used in each primer are included in the list of references in part 2. 

1. Basic Information

Name of the armed group

Origins

Location/ Main area of operation

Objectives

Number of members

Type (transnational or national NSAG)

Status of the NSAG’s armed operations (active, status quo, peace accord, ceasefire, dormant)

Structure of the organization

Leadership

External aid/Third party involvement

External effects of the NSAG’s armed activities

Funding

Relationship with the international community

2. Documents

2.1 Books

2.2 Articles and Chapters

2.3 Reports and resolutions of intergovernmental organizations

2.4 Governmental Reports

2.5 Reports of think tanks and non-governmental organizations

2.6 Press Information (in chronological order)

2.7 Interviews

2.8 Internet resources

2.9 Statements of armed groups

2.10 Agreements involving armed groups

 

 

Analyzed Groups

The country list contains all countries that are currently included within the NSAG database. We will add new countries and armed groups on a regular basis.

 

Sub-Saharan Africa


Central African Republic

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Nigeria

Uganda


Americas


Peru


Asia Pacific


Burma

India

Indonesia

Nepal

Sri Lanka


Europe and Central Asia


Spain

Turkey


North Africa and Middle East


Palestine