South Darfur (Sudan): 164 reported deaths in violence in October 2026
Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 764 deaths in political violence in South Darfur, the 6th most affected region in Sudan. In October 2026: 164 deaths and 31 events (+188% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 164
- October 2026
- Reported deaths (12 months)
- 764
- Violent events
- 31
- October 2026
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 5
- October 2026
Reported deaths per month
Reported deaths by region, over twelve months
The conflict in figures — Sudan →
AFREEQUE's articles — South Darfur
- South Darfur security committee saves Nyala market
11 November 2026
- In South Darfur, summer harvest collapses under drought
10 November 2026
- Compensation agreement allows Sudan-CAR border to reopen
4 November 2026
- Bombing kills 21 people at Nyala market in Sudan
28 October 2026
- Sudanese army strike kills 36 in Nyala
27 October 2026
- Drone strike kills 102 civilians at Nyala market in Sudan
27 October 2026
- Sudanese army strikes Rapid Support Forces camp in Nyala
27 October 2026
- Air strikes kill at least 20 people in Nyala, Sudan
27 October 2026
- Drone attack kills more than twenty people at market in Nyala
27 October 2026
- Nyala southern sector commander defects in Sudan
24 October 2026