Somalia, July 2023: 904 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In July 2023, ACLED recorded 298 political violence events in Somalia, with 904 deaths (+77% against June 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 61. The most affected region: Lower Juba (250 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 904
- +77% against the month before
- Violent events
- 298
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 61
- Demonstrations
- 7
Reported deaths per month
Regions in July 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Juba | 250 | 52 | 6 |
| Galguduud | 168 | 13 | 4 |
| Middle Shabelle | 160 | 20 | 1 |
| Bay | 123 | 39 | 2 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 82 | 47 | 28 |
| Bakool | 33 | 18 | 0 |
| Lower Shabelle | 29 | 62 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 26 | 17 | 10 |
| Mudug | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Middle Juba | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Gedo | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Bari | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Togdheer | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Sool | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 0 | 1 | 0 |