Somalia, January 2025: 548 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In January 2025, ACLED recorded 255 political violence events in Somalia, with 548 deaths (+33% against December 2024), +15% against January 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 35. The most affected region: Hiraan (129 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 548
- +33% against the month before
- Violent events
- 255
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 35
- Demonstrations
- 10
Reported deaths per month
Regions in January 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiraan | 129 | 44 | 0 |
| Bari | 100 | 28 | 7 |
| Lower Juba | 71 | 23 | 3 |
| Bay | 58 | 23 | 2 |
| Togdheer | 41 | 6 | 2 |
| Mudug | 39 | 8 | 2 |
| Galguduud | 33 | 8 | 3 |
| Lower Shabelle | 32 | 40 | 1 |
| Middle Shabelle | 25 | 15 | 8 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 10 | 16 | 3 |
| Gedo | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sool | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bakool | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 0 | 3 | 0 |