Somalia, March 2024: 626 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2024, ACLED recorded 236 political violence events in Somalia, with 626 deaths (+50% against February 2024), −2% against March 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 32. The most affected region: Lower Shabelle (196 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 626
- +50% against the month before
- Violent events
- 236
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 32
- Demonstrations
- 5
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Shabelle | 196 | 54 | 2 |
| Lower Juba | 159 | 30 | 6 |
| Mudug | 89 | 19 | 6 |
| Middle Shabelle | 71 | 12 | 2 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 33 | 38 | 8 |
| Galguduud | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| Bay | 24 | 34 | 6 |
| Hiraan | 9 | 12 | 1 |
| Bakool | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Gedo | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Awdal | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bari | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sool | 0 | 1 | 0 |