Somalia, January 2026: 867 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In January 2026, ACLED recorded 402 political violence events in Somalia, with 867 deaths (+33% against December 2025), +58% against January 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 50. The most affected region: Lower Juba (312 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 867
- +33% against the month before
- Violent events
- 402
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 50
- Demonstrations
- 114
Reported deaths per month
Regions in January 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Juba | 312 | 52 | 2 |
| Middle Shabelle | 170 | 53 | 14 |
| Middle Juba | 102 | 20 | 7 |
| Awdal | 79 | 26 | 2 |
| Lower Shabelle | 71 | 70 | 0 |
| Bay | 52 | 30 | 3 |
| Hiraan | 16 | 21 | 5 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 15 | 33 | 4 |
| Galguduud | 15 | 25 | 11 |
| Mudug | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Gedo | 12 | 9 | 1 |
| Bari | 6 | 53 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bakool | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 0 | 1 | 0 |