Somalia, December 2024: 411 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In December 2024, ACLED recorded 252 political violence events in Somalia, with 411 deaths (+2% against November 2024), −35% against December 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 31. The most affected region: Middle Shabelle (128 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 411
- +2% against the month before
- Violent events
- 252
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 31
- Demonstrations
- 15
Reported deaths per month
Regions in December 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Shabelle | 128 | 19 | 10 |
| Lower Shabelle | 79 | 52 | 3 |
| Lower Juba | 50 | 31 | 2 |
| Bari | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| Mudug | 30 | 10 | 1 |
| Sanaag | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| Galguduud | 20 | 7 | 3 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 17 | 24 | 9 |
| Gedo | 15 | 22 | 0 |
| Bakool | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| Bay | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Sool | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Middle Juba | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 0 | 5 | 0 |