Somalia, June 2023: 510 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In June 2023, ACLED recorded 255 political violence events in Somalia, with 510 deaths (−34% against May 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 120. The most affected region: Lower Shabelle (240 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 510
- −34% against the month before
- Violent events
- 255
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 120
- Demonstrations
- 15
Reported deaths per month
Regions in June 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Shabelle | 240 | 107 | 67 |
| Lower Juba | 93 | 19 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 36 | 34 | 6 |
| Galguduud | 33 | 17 | 10 |
| Nugaal | 30 | 5 | 1 |
| Gedo | 22 | 7 | 7 |
| Bay | 14 | 20 | 10 |
| Mudug | 13 | 6 | 5 |
| Middle Juba | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| Sool | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Bakool | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Hiraan | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| Middle Shabelle | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bari | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 0 | 1 | 0 |