Somalia, April 2025: 856 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2025, ACLED recorded 235 political violence events in Somalia, with 856 deaths (−41% against March 2025), +44% against April 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 38. The most affected region: Middle Shabelle (375 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 856
- −41% against the month before
- Violent events
- 235
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 38
- Demonstrations
- 8
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Shabelle | 375 | 49 | 7 |
| Hiraan | 125 | 22 | 1 |
| Bari | 115 | 20 | 0 |
| Lower Shabelle | 81 | 48 | 3 |
| Bay | 54 | 10 | 0 |
| Lower Juba | 32 | 9 | 1 |
| Galguduud | 22 | 11 | 4 |
| Mudug | 22 | 8 | 5 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 18 | 28 | 12 |
| Bakool | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Sool | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Gedo | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Middle Juba | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sanaag | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Awdal | 0 | 1 | 0 |