Somalia, December 2023: 630 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In December 2023, ACLED recorded 266 political violence events in Somalia, with 630 deaths (+235% against November 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 32. The most affected region: Mudug (314 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 630
- +235% against the month before
- Violent events
- 266
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 32
- Demonstrations
- 3
Reported deaths per month
Regions in December 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudug | 314 | 19 | 1 |
| Lower Juba | 108 | 6 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 65 | 10 | 2 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 26 | 40 | 9 |
| Bay | 22 | 41 | 2 |
| Galguduud | 21 | 8 | 7 |
| Lower Shabelle | 20 | 86 | 1 |
| Bakool | 14 | 17 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| Sanaag | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Middle Shabelle | 6 | 13 | 3 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Gedo | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Bari | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Nugaal | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sool | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 0 | 2 | 0 |