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East Darfur (Sudan): 22 reported deaths in violence in October 2026

Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 259 deaths in political violence in East Darfur, the 9th most affected region in Sudan. In October 2026: 22 deaths and 4 events (+633% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths
22
October 2026
Reported deaths (12 months)
259
Violent events
4
October 2026
Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
7
October 2026

Reported deaths per month

0100200Apr 23Dec 23Aug 24Apr 25Dec 25Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Reported deaths by region, over twelve months

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +Hover, tap or zoom

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