Somalia, October 2025: 488 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In October 2025, ACLED recorded 454 political violence events in Somalia, with 488 deaths (−21% against September 2025), −12% against October 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 49. The most affected region: Lower Shabelle (132 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 488
- −21% against the month before
- Violent events
- 454
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 49
- Demonstrations
- 29
Reported deaths per month
Regions in October 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Shabelle | 132 | 112 | 11 |
| Bari | 76 | 95 | 3 |
| Lower Juba | 74 | 57 | 3 |
| Bay | 52 | 36 | 5 |
| Hiraan | 42 | 19 | 4 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 27 | 33 | 3 |
| Galguduud | 21 | 26 | 8 |
| Middle Shabelle | 19 | 15 | 2 |
| Middle Juba | 17 | 12 | 0 |
| Bakool | 14 | 11 | 1 |
| Togdheer | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Mudug | 4 | 12 | 4 |
| Gedo | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Sanaag | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Awdal | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sool | 0 | 5 | 0 |