Somalia, June 2025: 883 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In June 2025, ACLED recorded 413 political violence events in Somalia, with 883 deaths (+26% against May 2025), +67% against June 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 57. The most affected region: Hiraan (224 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 883
- +26% against the month before
- Violent events
- 413
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 57
- Demonstrations
- 43
Reported deaths per month
Regions in June 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiraan | 224 | 76 | 2 |
| Bari | 177 | 68 | 7 |
| Lower Juba | 161 | 28 | 0 |
| Lower Shabelle | 134 | 64 | 7 |
| Middle Shabelle | 63 | 45 | 9 |
| Galguduud | 54 | 23 | 18 |
| Bay | 29 | 24 | 3 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 14 | 38 | 6 |
| Bakool | 10 | 13 | 0 |
| Gedo | 6 | 14 | 2 |
| Mudug | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Middle Juba | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Sool | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 0 | 1 | 0 |