West Kordofan (Sudan): 196 reported deaths in violence in October 2026
Over the last twelve months, ACLED recorded 1,663 deaths in political violence in West Kordofan, the 3rd most affected region in Sudan. In October 2026: 196 deaths and 32 events (+989% against the month before). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 196
- October 2026
- Reported deaths (12 months)
- 1,663
- Violent events
- 32
- October 2026
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 49
- October 2026
Reported deaths per month
Reported deaths by region, over twelve months
The conflict in figures — Sudan →
AFREEQUE's articles — West Kordofan
- Sudanese army retakes Al-Khuway in West Kordofan
13 November 2026
- Sudanese army retakes Sarif Anqosh in West Kordofan
13 November 2026
- Sudanese army downs third long-range drone in West Kordofan
8 November 2026
- Sudanese army retakes Ayal Bakhit in West Kordofan
7 November 2026
- Sudanese army destroys major RSF gathering in Kordofan
6 November 2026
- Sudan: 21 civilians killed in two West Kordofan air strikes
21 October 2026
- Drone strikes kill 16 civilians in West Kordofan
10 October 2026