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Sudan, September 2023: 1,289 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In September 2023, ACLED recorded 568 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,289 deaths (−30% against August 2023). Attacks on civilians killed 410. The most affected region: Khartoum (763 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
1,289
−30% against the month before
Violent events
568
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
410
Demonstrations
10

Reported deaths per month

02,5005,000Apr 23Dec 23Aug 24Apr 25Dec 25Oct 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in September 2023

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
Khartoum763437309
South Darfur2862312
North Kordofan62179
Central Darfur42241
North Darfur34199
Abyei32728
West Kordofan20116
Al Jazirah1969
South Kordofan161012
West Darfur10810
East Darfur535
Kassala010
Red Sea010
River Nile010