Somalia, July 2025: 846 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In July 2025, ACLED recorded 458 political violence events in Somalia, with 846 deaths (−4% against June 2025), +33% against July 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 37. The most affected region: Hiraan (228 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 846
- −4% against the month before
- Violent events
- 458
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 37
- Demonstrations
- 39
Reported deaths per month
Regions in July 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiraan | 228 | 42 | 2 |
| Lower Shabelle | 131 | 86 | 3 |
| Galguduud | 127 | 30 | 7 |
| Middle Shabelle | 114 | 46 | 1 |
| Bari | 72 | 81 | 3 |
| Lower Juba | 62 | 55 | 5 |
| Gedo | 26 | 16 | 1 |
| Bay | 23 | 32 | 4 |
| Mudug | 21 | 6 | 1 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 17 | 34 | 6 |
| Nugaal | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Bakool | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Sool | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 0 | 2 | 0 |