Somalia, July 2026: 471 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In July 2026, ACLED recorded 496 political violence events in Somalia, with 471 deaths (+32% against June 2026), −44% against July 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 19. The most affected region: Hiraan (129 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 471
- +32% against the month before
- Violent events
- 496
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 19
- Demonstrations
- 31
Reported deaths per month
Regions in July 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiraan | 129 | 53 | 2 |
| Lower Shabelle | 105 | 143 | 0 |
| Middle Shabelle | 98 | 50 | 4 |
| Lower Juba | 63 | 53 | 3 |
| Bay | 26 | 48 | 1 |
| Bari | 14 | 41 | 1 |
| Gedo | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 7 | 13 | 1 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 6 | 21 | 3 |
| Sool | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Galguduud | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Mudug | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Awdal | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Bakool | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 0 | 2 | 0 |