Somalia, December 2025: 654 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In December 2025, ACLED recorded 420 political violence events in Somalia, with 654 deaths (+1% against November 2025), +59% against December 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 35. The most affected region: Lower Juba (202 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 654
- +1% against the month before
- Violent events
- 420
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 35
- Demonstrations
- 98
Reported deaths per month
Regions in December 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Juba | 202 | 78 | 1 |
| Lower Shabelle | 138 | 89 | 6 |
| Middle Shabelle | 121 | 49 | 1 |
| Galguduud | 48 | 31 | 12 |
| Hiraan | 33 | 17 | 0 |
| Bakool | 27 | 10 | 2 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 22 | 32 | 3 |
| Middle Juba | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| Mudug | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Bay | 10 | 27 | 0 |
| Bari | 9 | 53 | 0 |
| Gedo | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Awdal | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 0 | 1 | 0 |