Sudan, September 2026: 740 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2026, ACLED recorded 223 political violence events in Sudan, with 740 deaths (−17% against August 2026), −24% against September 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 151. The most affected region: North Kordofan (254 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 740
- −17% against the month before
- Violent events
- 223
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 151
- Demonstrations
- 17
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kordofan | 254 | 56 | 43 |
| Blue Nile | 169 | 30 | 10 |
| South Kordofan | 124 | 36 | 53 |
| South Darfur | 57 | 24 | 12 |
| Abyei | 40 | 2 | 0 |
| North Darfur | 37 | 24 | 25 |
| West Darfur | 22 | 9 | 2 |
| West Kordofan | 18 | 15 | 3 |
| Central Darfur | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Khartoum | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| East Darfur | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Al Jazirah | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Gedaref | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Northern | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Red Sea | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| River Nile | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Articles of September 2026
- Rainfall shortfall deepens humanitarian crisis in Darfur
29 September 2026
- Sudanese army chief rejects US pressure
26 September 2026
- UAE calls for arms embargo to cover all of Sudan
14 September 2026
- Explosions heard in Damazin after drone attack
14 September 2026
- Deadly disease threatens children in North Darfur
12 September 2026