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Sudan, March 2025: 1,543 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In March 2025, ACLED recorded 437 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,543 deaths (−11% against February 2025), +92% against March 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 573. The most affected region: North Darfur (779 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
1,543
−11% against the month before
Violent events
437
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
573
Demonstrations
1

Reported deaths per month

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

Regions in March 2025

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +Hover, tap or zoom
RegionReported deathsViolent eventsCivilians killed (targeted attacks)
North Darfur779112194
Khartoum321143184
North Kordofan2155792
Al Jazirah693049
South Darfur502912
West Kordofan2447
South Kordofan2340
West Darfur16916
Blue Nile15125
White Nile131413
Abyei1120
Sennar620
East Darfur181
Central Darfur020
Gedaref010
Northern030
River Nile050