Somalia, March 2025: 1,442 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In March 2025, ACLED recorded 343 political violence events in Somalia, with 1,442 deaths (+18% against February 2025), +130% against March 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 60. The most affected region: Middle Shabelle (552 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,442
- +18% against the month before
- Violent events
- 343
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 60
- Demonstrations
- 9
Reported deaths per month
Regions in March 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Shabelle | 552 | 84 | 1 |
| Lower Shabelle | 278 | 58 | 6 |
| Middle Juba | 120 | 5 | 0 |
| Bari | 116 | 27 | 9 |
| Galguduud | 112 | 25 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 44 | 47 | 20 |
| Mudug | 39 | 9 | 1 |
| Hiraan | 35 | 23 | 19 |
| Bay | 29 | 26 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Bakool | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Gedo | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Lower Juba | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| Nugaal | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Sool | 0 | 2 | 0 |