Somalia, February 2024: 416 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In February 2024, ACLED recorded 236 political violence events in Somalia, with 416 deaths (−13% against January 2024), −66% against February 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 48. The most affected region: Lower Shabelle (85 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 416
- −13% against the month before
- Violent events
- 236
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 48
- Demonstrations
- 13
Reported deaths per month
Regions in February 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Shabelle | 85 | 68 | 1 |
| Lower Juba | 70 | 24 | 1 |
| Mudug | 70 | 13 | 4 |
| Galguduud | 52 | 14 | 1 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 46 | 34 | 14 |
| Middle Shabelle | 28 | 16 | 9 |
| Middle Juba | 25 | 3 | 5 |
| Bay | 15 | 29 | 1 |
| Gedo | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Bakool | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Bari | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Nugaal | 1 | 2 | 1 |