Somalia, July 2024: 637 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In July 2024, ACLED recorded 254 political violence events in Somalia, with 637 deaths (+20% against June 2024), −30% against July 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 39. The most affected region: Lower Juba (277 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 637
- +20% against the month before
- Violent events
- 254
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 39
- Demonstrations
- 14
Reported deaths per month
Regions in July 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Juba | 277 | 48 | 8 |
| Galguduud | 100 | 19 | 4 |
| Lower Shabelle | 67 | 61 | 10 |
| Hiraan | 56 | 22 | 3 |
| Middle Shabelle | 44 | 13 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 25 | 22 | 11 |
| Bay | 23 | 26 | 0 |
| Gedo | 23 | 16 | 0 |
| Bakool | 13 | 16 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Mudug | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Bari | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sool | 0 | 1 | 0 |