Somalia, September 2025: 615 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2025, ACLED recorded 429 political violence events in Somalia, with 615 deaths (−30% against August 2025), +121% against September 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 61. The most affected region: Galguduud (184 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 615
- −30% against the month before
- Violent events
- 429
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 61
- Demonstrations
- 32
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galguduud | 184 | 49 | 14 |
| Bari | 142 | 81 | 0 |
| Lower Shabelle | 117 | 83 | 15 |
| Bay | 53 | 30 | 1 |
| Lower Juba | 24 | 52 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 20 | 17 | 8 |
| Mudug | 20 | 19 | 6 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 17 | 32 | 6 |
| Middle Juba | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Gedo | 5 | 20 | 2 |
| Middle Shabelle | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Bakool | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Awdal | 0 | 2 | 0 |