Somalia, April 2024: 594 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2024, ACLED recorded 223 political violence events in Somalia, with 594 deaths (−5% against March 2024), +47% against April 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 53. The most affected region: Lower Juba (165 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 594
- −5% against the month before
- Violent events
- 223
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 53
- Demonstrations
- 3
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Juba | 165 | 17 | 0 |
| Mudug | 158 | 9 | 3 |
| Lower Shabelle | 56 | 61 | 8 |
| Bari | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 43 | 21 | 4 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 42 | 57 | 29 |
| Middle Shabelle | 38 | 15 | 2 |
| Galguduud | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| Bay | 12 | 17 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Sool | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Bakool | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Gedo | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 0 | 1 | 0 |