Somalia, August 2025: 876 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In August 2025, ACLED recorded 443 political violence events in Somalia, with 876 deaths (+4% against July 2025), +123% against August 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 37. The most affected region: Lower Shabelle (517 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 876
- +4% against the month before
- Violent events
- 443
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 37
- Demonstrations
- 46
Reported deaths per month
Regions in August 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Shabelle | 517 | 117 | 10 |
| Bari | 204 | 94 | 2 |
| Hiraan | 35 | 12 | 2 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 31 | 57 | 9 |
| Galguduud | 30 | 21 | 1 |
| Bakool | 11 | 18 | 0 |
| Bay | 10 | 33 | 0 |
| Sool | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Gedo | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| Mudug | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| Middle Shabelle | 5 | 33 | 4 |
| Middle Juba | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Togdheer | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Lower Juba | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 1 | 1 | 0 |