Sudan, May 2024: 1,006 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In May 2024, ACLED recorded 411 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,006 deaths (+10% against April 2024), −40% against May 2023. Attacks on civilians killed 340. The most affected region: North Darfur (379 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,006
- +10% against the month before
- Violent events
- 411
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 340
- Demonstrations
- 8
Reported deaths per month
Regions in May 2024
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Darfur | 379 | 76 | 36 |
| Khartoum | 192 | 140 | 107 |
| Al Jazirah | 171 | 87 | 126 |
| North Kordofan | 127 | 39 | 35 |
| West Kordofan | 60 | 15 | 10 |
| Sennar | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| White Nile | 13 | 12 | 2 |
| South Darfur | 12 | 14 | 9 |
| South Kordofan | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Abyei | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Central Darfur | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Gedaref | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| River Nile | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| East Darfur | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Northern | 0 | 2 | 0 |