Somalia, September 2024: 278 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2024, ACLED recorded 239 political violence events in Somalia, with 278 deaths (−29% against August 2024), −81% against September 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 36. The most affected region: Galguduud (64 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 278
- −29% against the month before
- Violent events
- 239
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 36
- Demonstrations
- 7
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galguduud | 64 | 13 | 2 |
| Bay | 43 | 29 | 5 |
| Lower Shabelle | 41 | 74 | 8 |
| Lower Juba | 40 | 22 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 25 | 30 | 14 |
| Mudug | 23 | 8 | 2 |
| Middle Shabelle | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Gedo | 9 | 16 | 1 |
| Hiraan | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| Bakool | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Togdheer | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sool | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bari | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 0 | 2 | 0 |