Somalia, January 2024: 477 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In January 2024, ACLED recorded 224 political violence events in Somalia, with 477 deaths (−24% against December 2023), −47% against January 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 80. The most affected region: Mudug (204 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 477
- −24% against the month before
- Violent events
- 224
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 80
- Demonstrations
- 54
Reported deaths per month
Regions in January 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudug | 204 | 13 | 7 |
| Galguduud | 55 | 15 | 13 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 38 | 41 | 16 |
| Lower Shabelle | 36 | 41 | 20 |
| Lower Juba | 25 | 21 | 0 |
| Middle Shabelle | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| Bay | 21 | 30 | 1 |
| Bakool | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 20 | 16 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 12 | 2 | 12 |
| Sool | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Bari | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Togdheer | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Sanaag | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Gedo | 0 | 4 | 0 |