Somalia, May 2024: 297 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2024, ACLED recorded 197 political violence events in Somalia, with 297 deaths (−50% against April 2024), −62% against May 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 29. The most affected region: Middle Juba (70 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 297
- −50% against the month before
- Violent events
- 197
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 29
- Demonstrations
- 12
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Juba | 70 | 1 | 0 |
| Middle Shabelle | 42 | 10 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 40 | 37 | 13 |
| Galguduud | 35 | 18 | 3 |
| Bari | 32 | 12 | 0 |
| Lower Shabelle | 31 | 42 | 2 |
| Bay | 15 | 36 | 3 |
| Gedo | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Hiraan | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| Lower Juba | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Bakool | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Mudug | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Sanaag | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Sool | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Awdal | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 0 | 2 | 0 |