Somalia, May 2025: 702 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2025, ACLED recorded 240 political violence events in Somalia, with 702 deaths (−18% against April 2025), +136% against May 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 55. The most affected region: Hiraan (264 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 702
- −18% against the month before
- Violent events
- 240
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 55
- Demonstrations
- 13
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiraan | 264 | 33 | 3 |
| Lower Shabelle | 133 | 45 | 4 |
| Middle Shabelle | 61 | 38 | 9 |
| Lower Juba | 55 | 10 | 0 |
| Middle Juba | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Bari | 53 | 18 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 44 | 32 | 29 |
| Bay | 17 | 21 | 3 |
| Galguduud | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Mudug | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| Nugaal | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Bakool | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Awdal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Gedo | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Sanaag | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 0 | 1 | 0 |