Somalia, November 2025: 645 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In November 2025, ACLED recorded 420 political violence events in Somalia, with 645 deaths (+32% against October 2025), +60% against November 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 39. The most affected region: Lower Juba (162 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 645
- +32% against the month before
- Violent events
- 420
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 39
- Demonstrations
- 53
Reported deaths per month
Regions in November 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Juba | 162 | 74 | 0 |
| Lower Shabelle | 155 | 87 | 20 |
| Bari | 144 | 85 | 1 |
| Middle Shabelle | 70 | 32 | 1 |
| Galguduud | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| Bay | 23 | 31 | 1 |
| Mudug | 19 | 9 | 4 |
| Bakool | 17 | 12 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 10 | 32 | 4 |
| Hiraan | 7 | 12 | 2 |
| Togdheer | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Awdal | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Gedo | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sool | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 0 | 1 | 0 |