Somalia, October 2023: 485 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In October 2023, ACLED recorded 263 political violence events in Somalia, with 485 deaths (−67% against September 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 42. The most affected region: Mudug (190 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 485
- −67% against the month before
- Violent events
- 263
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 42
- Demonstrations
- 11
Reported deaths per month
Regions in October 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudug | 190 | 8 | 0 |
| Galguduud | 93 | 13 | 8 |
| Lower Shabelle | 51 | 71 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 43 | 27 | 6 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 30 | 44 | 14 |
| Middle Shabelle | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| Middle Juba | 15 | 11 | 2 |
| Lower Juba | 10 | 15 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Gedo | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| Bakool | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Bay | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Bari | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sool | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nugaal | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 0 | 1 | 0 |