Somalia, April 2023: 405 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2023, ACLED recorded 225 political violence events in Somalia, with 405 deaths (−36% against March 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 58. The most affected region: Galguduud (195 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 405
- −36% against the month before
- Violent events
- 225
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 58
- Demonstrations
- 5
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galguduud | 195 | 31 | 13 |
| Lower Shabelle | 64 | 29 | 22 |
| Sool | 56 | 14 | 4 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 23 | 50 | 6 |
| Hiraan | 20 | 19 | 4 |
| Middle Juba | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Middle Shabelle | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| Mudug | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Bay | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| Bakool | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Bari | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Lower Juba | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Nugaal | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Gedo | 0 | 4 | 0 |