Somalia, May 2023: 773 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2023, ACLED recorded 236 political violence events in Somalia, with 773 deaths (+91% against April 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 48. The most affected region: Galguduud (301 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 773
- +91% against the month before
- Violent events
- 236
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 48
- Demonstrations
- 16
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galguduud | 301 | 19 | 7 |
| Lower Shabelle | 262 | 64 | 18 |
| Mudug | 72 | 8 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 31 | 39 | 4 |
| Hiraan | 30 | 17 | 3 |
| Middle Shabelle | 23 | 13 | 1 |
| Middle Juba | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| Bakool | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Bay | 7 | 24 | 0 |
| Lower Juba | 6 | 17 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Sool | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| Gedo | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Awdal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bari | 0 | 1 | 0 |