Somalia, June 2026: 358 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In June 2026, ACLED recorded 437 political violence events in Somalia, with 358 deaths (−37% against May 2026), −59% against June 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 60. The most affected region: Lower Shabelle (100 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 358
- −37% against the month before
- Violent events
- 437
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 60
- Demonstrations
- 68
Reported deaths per month
Regions in June 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Shabelle | 100 | 121 | 11 |
| Lower Juba | 69 | 46 | 2 |
| Middle Shabelle | 65 | 32 | 0 |
| Sool | 36 | 9 | 24 |
| Hiraan | 31 | 28 | 2 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 17 | 31 | 6 |
| Galguduud | 10 | 19 | 3 |
| Middle Juba | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| Sanaag | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Bay | 4 | 61 | 2 |
| Gedo | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| Bari | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Mudug | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Bakool | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Togdheer | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Awdal | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nugaal | 0 | 3 | 0 |