Sudan, May 2023: 1,679 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2023, ACLED recorded 444 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,679 deaths (+33% against April 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 364. The most affected region: West Darfur (1,144 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,679
- +33% against the month before
- Violent events
- 444
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 364
- Demonstrations
- 23
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2023
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Darfur | 1,144 | 50 | 261 |
| Khartoum | 219 | 307 | 46 |
| South Darfur | 110 | 22 | 10 |
| Abyei | 36 | 10 | 25 |
| North Kordofan | 36 | 15 | 16 |
| West Kordofan | 34 | 2 | 0 |
| Central Darfur | 30 | 7 | 0 |
| White Nile | 29 | 3 | 0 |
| North Darfur | 27 | 23 | 6 |
| South Kordofan | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Al Jazirah | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| East Darfur | 0 | 1 | 0 |