Somalia, October 2024: 554 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In October 2024, ACLED recorded 280 political violence events in Somalia, with 554 deaths (+99% against September 2024), +14% against October 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 54. The most affected region: Galguduud (226 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 554
- +99% against the month before
- Violent events
- 280
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 54
- Demonstrations
- 3
Reported deaths per month
Regions in October 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galguduud | 226 | 30 | 3 |
| Lower Shabelle | 78 | 81 | 3 |
| Middle Shabelle | 66 | 17 | 4 |
| Mudug | 65 | 10 | 1 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 40 | 22 | 33 |
| Lower Juba | 20 | 22 | 1 |
| Gedo | 19 | 15 | 3 |
| Hiraan | 18 | 15 | 1 |
| Bay | 7 | 36 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Sool | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Bakool | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nugaal | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Sanaag | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bari | 0 | 3 | 0 |