Sudan, October 2026: 1,205 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In October 2026, ACLED recorded 245 political violence events in Sudan, with 1,205 deaths (+63% against September 2026), −67% against October 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 574. The most affected region: Abyei (228 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 1,205
- +63% against the month before
- Violent events
- 245
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 574
- Demonstrations
- 29
Reported deaths per month
Regions in October 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyei | 228 | 3 | 226 |
| Blue Nile | 196 | 54 | 57 |
| West Kordofan | 196 | 32 | 49 |
| South Darfur | 164 | 31 | 5 |
| South Kordofan | 102 | 33 | 59 |
| Red Sea | 72 | 3 | 72 |
| North Darfur | 71 | 22 | 21 |
| North Kordofan | 70 | 18 | 37 |
| West Darfur | 66 | 12 | 25 |
| East Darfur | 22 | 4 | 7 |
| Khartoum | 7 | 11 | 6 |
| River Nile | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Central Darfur | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Gedaref | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Al Jazirah | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kassala | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Northern | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sennar | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White Nile | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Articles of October 2026
- Sudan accuses Ukraine of training the Rapid Support Forces
31 October 2026
- Drones kill hundreds of civilians and hit 13 power stations in Sudan
31 October 2026
- Rasha Awad warns Burhan against Russian gamble
31 October 2026
- Khartoum accuses Ethiopia of hosting RSF drone base
31 October 2026
- Drones strike energy facilities in Haya, Sudan
31 October 2026
- Putin offers Russian help for peace in Sudan
31 October 2026
- Drones target electrical substation in Sudan
31 October 2026
- Sudan offers Russia Red Sea economic zone
30 October 2026
- War paralyses healthcare in Sudan’s Blue Nile region
30 October 2026
- Drones strike power plant in Shendi, Sudan
30 October 2026
- Drone attack cuts power in Shendi, Sudan
30 October 2026
- Sudan accuses Ethiopia of 162 drone attacks
29 October 2026