Somalia, August 2024: 392 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In August 2024, ACLED recorded 237 political violence events in Somalia, with 392 deaths (−38% against July 2024), −63% against August 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 39. The most affected region: Banadir (Mogadishu) (131 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 392
- −38% against the month before
- Violent events
- 237
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 39
- Demonstrations
- 22
Reported deaths per month
Regions in August 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 131 | 27 | 12 |
| Middle Shabelle | 68 | 15 | 4 |
| Lower Shabelle | 57 | 83 | 2 |
| Galguduud | 38 | 16 | 7 |
| Lower Juba | 37 | 7 | 4 |
| Bay | 24 | 29 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| Hiraan | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| Mudug | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Sool | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Gedo | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Bakool | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 0 | 1 | 0 |