Somalia, February 2025: 1,224 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In February 2025, ACLED recorded 330 political violence events in Somalia, with 1,224 deaths (+123% against January 2025), +194% against February 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 31. The most affected region: Bari (501 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,224
- +123% against the month before
- Violent events
- 330
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 31
- Demonstrations
- 12
Reported deaths per month
Regions in February 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bari | 501 | 70 | 0 |
| Middle Shabelle | 363 | 51 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 203 | 32 | 2 |
| Lower Shabelle | 31 | 35 | 2 |
| Galguduud | 29 | 18 | 12 |
| Lower Juba | 25 | 19 | 3 |
| Bay | 18 | 18 | 4 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 15 | 26 | 6 |
| Mudug | 13 | 20 | 1 |
| Bakool | 7 | 12 | 0 |
| Gedo | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Sool | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 2 | 5 | 1 |