Somalia, August 2023: 1,060 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In August 2023, ACLED recorded 286 political violence events in Somalia, with 1,060 deaths (+17% against July 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 54. The most affected region: Galguduud (388 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,060
- +17% against the month before
- Violent events
- 286
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 54
- Demonstrations
- 20
Reported deaths per month
Regions in August 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galguduud | 388 | 40 | 15 |
| Lower Juba | 125 | 28 | 0 |
| Lower Shabelle | 108 | 48 | 15 |
| Bay | 100 | 35 | 1 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 90 | 43 | 4 |
| Hiraan | 84 | 21 | 10 |
| Middle Shabelle | 75 | 18 | 3 |
| Sanaag | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| Bakool | 23 | 11 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Gedo | 8 | 13 | 1 |
| Sool | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Middle Juba | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mudug | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Bari | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Awdal | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 0 | 2 | 0 |